Is THIS the most underrated RUM COCKTAIL?

Is the Rum Runner the most underrated rum cocktail of all time? In this video, I’m bringing this forgotten classic back into the spotlight — and showing you why it deserves way more attention. First, I’ll show you the Rum Runner cocktail recipe the proper way, breaking down how to make a Rum Runner with the right balance of rum, fruit, and liqueurs. If you’ve ever searched for an easy rum runner recipe or wondered what makes a great Rum Runner drink, this is where to start. Then we level it up. I take the classic and show you how I’d modernise it for a bar menu today — using better rum choices, improving the balance, and making small tweaks that turn this into one of the best rum cocktails to make at home. Think proper ingredients, fresh juice, and flavour that actually pops. These are easy rum cocktails you can make at home without complicated techniques, perfect for any home bartender looking to expand their go-to drinks. 👉 In this video you’ll get: • The original Rum Runner cocktail recipe • Step-by-step how to make a Rum Runner • A modernised Rum Runner upgrade • Tips for choosing the best rum for the drink If you love rum cocktails at home and want something a bit different from the usual suspects, this one’s a must-try. =========================================== *ABOUT ME* I'll teach you how to easy cocktails to make at home, and put fun & unique riffs on simple Classic Cocktail Recipes. My mantra is Faff Free, Fun & Easy Cocktail recipes. No Mixology. No Geekery. All’s you’ll get is REALLY easy Cocktails. If you have to spend more than 30 seconds making an ingredient... it's too much hassle! So whether you make Cocktails at home, or you're a Home Bartender looking for more fun Classic simple Cocktail recipes, my easy drinks should suit you perfectly! *GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyINMpVwcI4d1eHELvbidTg/join =========================================== *RECIPES* ORIGINAL RECIPE - 45ml Dropworks Barrel Drop - 15ml Dropworks Funk Drop - 20ml Tempus Fugit Banana Liqueur - 15ml Blackberry Liqueur - 60ml Pineapple Juice - 30ml Lime Juice - 15ml Grenadine MY TWEAKED RECIPE - 60ml Dropworks Barrel Drop - 15ml Tempus Fugit Banana Liqueur - 15ml Luxardo Cherry Liqueur - 10ml Benedictine (for the Honey) - 60ml Pineapple Juice - 30ml Lime Juice - 10ml Grenadine - Chilli Bitters =========================================== (Some links below are affiliate links which do pay me a small commission) *Channel Sponsors*; 🎅 REÀL SYRUPS - https://stblive.uk/real-puree 🎅 FINEST CALL - https://stblive.uk/GTI-FinestCall 🎅 DROPWORKS ENGLISH RUM - https://stblive.uk/Dropworks 🎅 DUTCH BARN VODKA - https://stblive.uk/BUY-Dutch-Barn-Vodka *Rum* 🎅 ALUNA - https://stblive.uk/MoM-Aluna 🎅 SLY DOG RUM - https://stblive.uk/SlyDogRum *Modifiers* 🎅 TEMPUS FUGIT - https://stblive.uk/MoM-TempusFugit 🎅 LUXARDO - https://stblive.uk/MoM-Luxardo 🎅 Ms BETTERS BITTERS - https://stblive.uk/MsBettersBitters 🎅 BRISTOL SYRUPS - https://stblive.uk/MoM-BristolSyrups *Dried Fruit Garnishes* 🎅 FRONA DRIED FRUIT COCKTAIL GARNISHES - https://bit.ly/FronaFruit *Other Spirits & Liqueurs*; 🎅 FLAGUERIE CALVADOS - https://stblive.uk/Flaguerie-Calvados 🎅 HA’PENNY GIN & WHISKEY - https://stblive.uk/HaPenny-BM 🎅 PALMA GIN - https://stblive.uk/PalmaGin 🎅 FORTUNELLA - https://stblive.uk/Fortunella 🎅 TEQUILA 38 - https://stblive.uk/Tequila_38 🎅 VAULT APERITIVO - https://bit.ly/VaultAperitivo 🎅 CROSSIP NON-ALCOHOL SYRUPS - https://stblive.uk/crossip *Stuff from Drinkstuff*; 🎅 CHEAP ESSENCE COCKTAIL GLASSES - https://stblive.uk/essence-glasses 🎅 CHEAP COCKTAIL EQUIPMENT - https://stblive.uk/BarAtDrinkstuff 🎅 ARTIS COCKTAIL GLASSES - https://stblive.uk/artis-glassware 🎅 URBAN BAR EQUIPMENT - https://stblive.uk/Urban-Bar =========================================== *TIMESTAMPS* 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:57 - The Original Rum Runner 00:04:56 - Tasting the Original Rum Runner 00:06:00 - My Modified Rum Runner 00:11:28 - Conclusion