Make Your August Long Weekend Off The Hook With These Rum Cocktail Recipes

Having the squad over for a backyard bash this August long weekend? Mix up one of these refreshing rum cocktails and beat the heat.

Jul 22, 2016

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The August long weekend is just around the corner, and you’re going to want to be ready to celebrate the sometimes confusing (why are we celebrating again...) Civic holiday with the squad. First step? Some refreshments that’ll take your party to the next level.

Summary: Make sure you take advantage of the upcoming August long weekend, and beat the heat with these refreshing rum cocktails.

Red Rum Punch

1 Part BACARDÍ LIMON

1 Part BACARDÍ SUPERIOR

2 oz Lemonade

1 oz Cranberry Juice

Lemon Wedge

Mint Sprig

Pour all ingredients into a collins mixing glass and fill with ice. Cap with a tin and shake. Strain into a serving glass filled with ice. Garnish with a mint sprig and lemon wedge.

Cuba Libre

1 part BACARDÍ Superior

2 parts cola (bottled)

Build in a short glass. Add ice and stir.

Citrus Party

1 oz BACARDÍ LIMON

1 oz BACARDÍ TANGERINE

2 oz Orange Juice

1 oz Grapefruit Juice

2 each Lime Wedges (squeezed into drink)

Orange Slice or a Citrus Skewer of orange, lemon and lime

Pour all ingredients into a collins serving glass that is filled with ice. Squeeze two lime wedges into drink. Stir with a bar spoon. Garnish with an orange slice or a fun garnish citrus skewer of orange, lemon and lime slices.

Limon Lemonade

1 part BACARDÍ Limon

3 parts lemonade

Pour ingredients over ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

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