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Painkiller Punch

A slight variation on the Caribbean favorite drink, the Painkiller, the Painkiller Punch lightens it up just a tad with coconut rum instead of cream of coconut. Additionally a splash of grendadine is added for color, we used coconut water ice cubes and of course we added a delicious dark rum floater. SO tropically delicious!

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Painkiller Punch

Servings: 2

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pour coconut water into a mini ice cube tray and freeze ahead of time.
  • In a cocktail shaker, mix together the pineapple juice, orange juice, coconut rum, and gold rum.
  • Shake well, then pour over coconut ice cubes in a small glass.
  • Slowly pour a splash of grenadine over the ice in each glass and let sink to the bottom.
  • Slowly pour up to 1/2 oz. dark rum (as a floater) onto the top of each drink.
  • Garnish with fresh pineapple or orange slices on a cocktail pick.

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Rum Therapy’s Top 10 Rum Recipe Posts of 2020

It’s become a Rum Therapy annual tradition to summarize the 10 Most Visited Rum Therapy Island Posts of the Year and then follow it up with Rum Therapy’s Top 10 Rum Recipe Posts. If there ever was a year that people appreciated a good beverage, it would certainly be 2020 – and that was evidenced by the large amount of visits to our recipe posts!

So now, without further adieu, we present the countdown of Rum Therapy’s Top 10 Rum Recipe Posts of 2020!

10. Mango Hurricane

A delicious variation of the popular Hurricane, this recipe uses Mango Rum in addition to an aged Dark Rum. Delicious! Get the recipe here.

9. Sex On The Beach With Rum

So perhaps drinking wasn’t the only this on people’s mind in 2020? In 9th place is a version of Sex on the Beach using rum instead of the normal vodka. Better than the real thing? You be the judge… Recipe here.

8. Frozen Rum Runners

There are numerous recipes floating around for Rum Runners and they all look pretty good, but this recipe for a frozen version is one we especially enjoy during hot summer days. Get the recipe here.

7. Coconut Rum Punch

A delicious variation of a Rum Punch, this one is filled with coconuty goodness! Find the recipe here.

6. Funky Monkey

A Caribbean delight featuring a delectable combination of rum, banana, coconut and chocolate… Get the recipe here: Funky Monkey

5. Boozy Banana

Easy, cold and tropically delicious! Get the recipe here.

4. Caribbean Rum Punch

One of the easiest and most versatile rum recipes, the Caribbean Rum Punch can be changed up to include any fruit juice you have on hand. Get the recipe here.

3. Dark Mojito

The fact that this one was #3 this year was a bit of a shock. I mean, more visits than the The Perfect Mojito? Or these Mojito Variations? However you like your mojito, you can find a recipe for it on our website, and find the Dark Mojito Recipe here.

2. Miami Vice

The perfect combinatio of a Pina Colada and Strawberry Daiquiri. We like to call this one a “party in your mouth”! Get the recipe here.

1. Bushwacker

And #1 for the second year in a row, The Bushwacker!

With Coconut Rum, Bailey’s, Kahlua, Amaretto and chocolate, these taste like an adult milkshake, but watch out – they pack a punch!
Find the Bushwacker recipe here!

We’re looking forward to saying goodbye to this year, so Cheers to the end of 2020 and here’s many more rum recipes in 2021!

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The 10 Most Visited Rum Therapy Island Blog Posts of 2020

2020 is finally coming to an end and I’m sure many of us will not be sad to usher this year out and welcoming a new year in.

Travel to the islands ranged from different to non-existent this year and although many of us had to cancel or reschedule our vacation plans, many of us still did a fair amount of planning and dreaming for future trips. As in years past, there were some posts we expected to make the list, some surprised us,! In case you missed any of them or are ready to do a little dreaming and planning yourself, here’s the countdown.

From #10 to #1, the 10 Most Visited Rum Therapy Island Posts of 2020 are:

10. Happy Island, The Grenadines

Built by hand with conch shells over the span of many years, this little island that sits in the shallow waters of Clifton Bay, Union Island in the Grenadines includes a residence for owner Janti, and a bar. Janti, when he is open and welcoming visitors, will also give you a tour of his unique island. Read more about Happy Island here.

9. Rum Distillery Tours on the Island of St. Croix

Take two rum distillery tours in the same day on the island of St. Croix and still have time to enjoy the beach! Find out what distilleries here.

8. Seaplane Adventure

Have you ever wanted to take a flight in a seaplane? Find out about our experience (something that had been on our bucket list) flying in a seaplane from St. Croix to St. Thomas here.

7. Why You Should Plan a Trip to Turks & Caicos

Miles and miles of stunning white sand beaches, stunning turquoise water, luxurious accommodations and delicious food – and that’s not all! Find out more about Turks & Caicos here.

6. Barhopping on Jost Van Dyke

An update to our original post entitled “Barhopping on Jost Van Dyke“. We wrote the update after visiting the island 6 months after being hit by hurricanes Irma and Maria. We were amazed by the spirit and resiliency of of the islanders who had just been through such a tragic and devastating event and the progress they had already made. Read more here.

5. Lime Out, St. John, USVI

A floating bar/restaurant in St. John, USVI. Order some rum rib tacos and a frosty beverage and enjoy it while floating in the clear water of Coral Bay. Find out more here.

4. The Health Benefits of Walking on the Beach

If you feel better after a long walk on the beach, there may be several real reasons! Find out what they are here.

3. Test Your Rum IQ – National Rum Day Quiz Answers

A totally unscientific quiz that we put together to help celebrate National Rum Day. Take the quiz here, then check your answers to find out your Rum IQ!

2. Destinations – Hawaii vs. US Virgin Islands

Have you been trying to decide whether to book your vacation in Hawaii or US Virgin Islands? Check out this post for some suggestions that may help.

And, Number 1 for the second year in a row!
The Ultimate Rum Therapy Playlist!

No surprise here – this list, compiled of suggestions from you, has been visited many thousands of times since we published it! Looking for songs to put on your beach playlist? You’ll find a wide variety of songs here!

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Holiday Rum Cake

We’ve enjoyed a slice or two of rum cake in our past, but this was our first attempt at making one ourselves and it turned out, well, interesting…. We used a basic recipe from King Arthur Baking and made just a couple of basic changes. The cake was extremely moist and savory and definitely had a wonderful full rum taste. The problem was that it didn’t come out of the Bundt pan as well as we would have liked, which led to photos of an upside-down bundt cake, but the taste made up for the presentation! We oiled and powdered the pan with almond flour, but when we try it again, we’ll use a regular flour to see if that helps with the extraction. Happy Holidays!

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Holiday Rum Cake

Servings: 16

Ingredients

Cake Mix

Syrup Mix

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Mix together the flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking powder, salt, butter, and vegetable oil in a mixing bowl.
  • Add the milk, and beat in the eggs one at a time.
  • Stir in the rum and vanilla.
  • Lightly oil a 10 – 12 cup Bundt pan. Using the extra flour, lightly dust the inside of the pan.
  • Put the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. When done, a long toothpick or butter knife will come out clean when inserted into the center. Remove the cake from the oven.
  • Leave the cake in the pan to cool slightly while you make the syrup.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan combine the syrup ingredients, except vanilla. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 5 to 8 minutes, until the syrup thickens slightly. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Use a long skewer to poke holes all over the cake. Pour about 1/4 cup of the syrup over the cake while still in the pan. Allow the syrup to soak in, then repeat again and again until all the syrup is used.
  • Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and allow the cake to sit for at least 5 hours or overnight at room temperature to cool completely and soak in the syrup. When ready to serve, loosen the edges of the cake and invert onto your serving plate. If the cake won’t release warm it in the oven for about 10 minutes at a low temp. Remove the cake from the oven, tip it onto the serving plate and dust it with a little powdered sugar.
  • Slice and serve!

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Super Easy No Bake Rum Balls

These moist little morsels of chocolate and rum deliciousness are so easy to make and taste great. They don’t require baking, therefore the rum is not burned off, so save these treats for the adults! We used Myers’s Rum as we like the full rum taste, but an aged rum can also be used if you’d like a milder rum taste. You also can give them just a sprinkle of powdered sugar instead of rolling them in the sugar at the end, if desired. Enjoy!

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Super Easy No Bake Rum Balls

Servings: 30 1 – inch balls

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Crush the wafers into crumbs by rolling them with a rolling pin in a large Ziploc bag or pulsing in a food processor.
  • Pour crushed wafers into a large mixing bowl and add the powdered sugar, cocoa and white corn syrup. Mix together.
  • Add rum and mix until the mixture can be formed into balls.
  • Take a teaspoon of the mixture and drop it on a plastic cutting board or other flat surface. Roll into a ball and repeat for the rest of the mixture.
  • Spread some powered sugar on a plate then roll each ball to coat. If you'd rather, you can also just sprinkle powdered sugar over the finished balls.
  • Store in the fridge until ready to use. Let them sit out and warm slightly before serving.

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Rum Infused Coffee by Fire Dept. Coffee

Yesterday we received a special delivery of coffee from Fire Dept. Coffee, a veteran-owned business dedicated to providing great-tasting coffee to people everywhere. They included a package of Medium Roast and one of their signature spirit-infused roasts, the Rum Infused Coffee. We checked out their website to find out more and discovered that every order is freshly roasted in Rockford, Illinois, by a dedicated team of firefighters, first responders, and coffee connoisseurs.

Thank you to Fire Dept. Coffee for providing us with samples of their delicious coffee. All opinions expressed in this post are based on our personal experience with Fire Dept. Coffees.

Inspired by the vital role that coffee plays in helping firefighters stay alert and energized through long shifts, Fire Dept. Coffee was founded in 2016. Founder and CEO Luke Schneider is a full-time firefighter/paramedic and a U.S. Navy veteran who teamed up with firefighter/paramedic Jason Patton who is also a full-time firefighter and VP for Fire Department Coffee.

Fire Department Coffee is run by active and retired firefighters, including their operations officer and chief coffee roaster. They provide a great selection of flavors and roasts, including the standard light, medium and dark, as well as specialty flavors like Donut Shop Coffee, Christmas Blend and their popular Spirit Infusions. The Spirit Infusions include not only rum, but tequila, bourbon and whiskey as well. What a great gift idea for spirit and coffee lovers!

Rum Infused Coffee

Fire Dept. Coffee also supports heroes in need through the Fire Dept. Coffee Foundation. Ten percent of net proceeds are donated to help provide essential resources and assistance to first responders who have been injured on the job, mentally or physically, or who are facing other serious health challenges.

We enjoyed our first cup of Rum Infused Coffee this morning. In the process of infusing the coffee beans, the alcohol is cooked out, but leaves the subtle and sweet flavor of real spirits. The result is non-alcoholic, so it can be enjoyed at any time. With our second cup, we tried adding a splash of rum cream – also delicious!

To find out more about Fire Dept. Coffee and to place an order, check out their Website, Facebook page, Instagram
Coffee Order Page and Spirit Infused Coffee Page!

Use code RUM20 at checkout for 20% off your order – or follow this link www.firedeptcoffee.com/discount/RUM20 to place your order and get 20% off!

Enjoying our first cup of Rum Infused Fire Dept. Cofee

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10 Rum Therapy Gifts under $10!

The 2020 Holidays are fast approaching! Looking for some stocking stuffers or gifts for the rum or island lovers on your list? Check out these 10 Rum Therapy Gifts under $10!

And remember to use code FREESHIP30 for free US Shipping on orders over $30!

I Love Beach Cards Notecards! Matte finish and includes fully printed envelopes. Approximately 3.75 x 5.5″, 10/10 count. $9.95

Find them here!

Palm Tree Bottle Opener – Magnet. Always have a bottle opener handy on the fridge! Resin and metal with heavy duty magnet. $9.95

Find them here!

Etched wood The Beach is My Happy Place Coaster with cork backing. $4.99

Find them here!

Buy One – Get One Free! That’s right, 2 for the price of one (while supplies last!)

Rum Therapy Glass Shot Glasses! 1.5 oz with Rum Therapy Cures What Ails Ya Logo with Palm Tree in Deep Sea Blue. Enjoy or pour your favorite rum, Rum Therapy style! $5.99

Find them here!

Toes in the Sand & a Drink in my Hand – what a great place to be! Zinc alloy charms on an 18″ necklace. $8.99

Find them here!

Flip Flop Keychain. Flip Flop about 2″. Great gift! $4.29

Find them here!

Keep shopping lists handy with our magnetic list pad! 2 magnetic pads, 50 sheets each, and decorative magnet included! 3.5″ X 8.5″. Great gift idea! $8.95

Find them here!

Delicate white rope strands adorned with a starfish and sea blue beads. Fits ankles up to approximately 11″. $7.49

Find them here!

Travelon Waterproof Smart Phone/Digital Camera Pouch in Bahama Blue. Great for use on the beach and while boating! $7.47

Find them here!

Skull and Bones Adjustable Dark Brown Leather & Hemp Bracelet. Fits wrists 6 – 8.5 inches and is easily adjustable. $9.95

Find them here!

For more great gifts, check out our Men’s Tees, Women’s Tees, Jewelry and Accessories!

Happy Holidays!

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Marque Reserve Exxtra Anejo Rum

Marque Reserve Exxtra Anejo Rum is a new rum offering from Golden Age Spirits based in the East Coast of the US. We recently received an attractive bottle of Marque Rum – a blend of rums from the cane fields of Barbados, Panama and Dominican Republic. Each of the individual rums in Marque Reserve are aged 8-10 years in the Caribbean before the final blend is produced. The final product has no sugar in it nor any artificial additives.

This is a sponsored post with Golden Age Spirits although all opinions expressed in this post are based on our personal experience with Marque Reserve Rum.

Drink Rum AND Protect Our Oceans? Count us in!
We were also attracted to the initiative that Golden Age Spirits created called Clean 7 Seas. According to Bill Atkinson, Golden Age Spirits CEO and Co-Founder, every bottle sold helps protect our oceans. Golden Age Spirits not only supports several ocean conservation organizations that prevent plastic pollution, preserves sharks and restores coral reefs, they strive to do their best to not increase pollution by creating bottles and packaging that is ethically sourced and completely plastic free. Read more about Clean 7 Seas and how they are supporting ocean conservation here.

The Rum for Bourbon Drinkers
In their promotional material, Marque Reserve, which is aged in bourbon barrels, was said to be “the” rum for bourbon drinkers. As one of us here at Rum Therapy also appreciates a good bourbon, we were excited to explore this flavor profile.


The Bottle
Marque Reserve has a great look. The shape, cork and label took us back to the era of pirates and rum, but with a cool, contemporary touch.

We took a ton of photos of the bottle before opening to preserve the unopened bottle look, all the while wondering what we were about to taste. There was a thick melted wax cap that covered the cork that was affixed quite firmly. After fumbling around, trying to remove the wax, we poured some in a glass and began our tasting.

The Experience
The anticipation was worth it. Marque Reserve is interesting. Different than anything we’ve tried. We worried that it might be a bit harsh due to the slightly higher alcohol content (45% ABV), but it quickly smoothed into a very nice combination of vanilla/toffee balanced with a pleasant toasted oak taste. It received the stamp of approval from the bourbon guy here too.

Recommendations
We think you’ll find that this is a great sipper for those of you that prefer rums with no added sweetener. We enjoyed it most without ice to maximize the flavors. It also worked very well in this Winter Marque Cocktail, as well as this Rum Old-Fashioned.


How to Score a Bottle!
Marque Reserve can be ordered online in most states from their website (Order Online) or through the retailers also listed on their site (Find a Store). 

If you’re looking for a great holiday gift for the serious rum lover on your list, this could be it!

For more information on Marque Reserve Rum and their Clean 7 Seas initiative visit them through the links below:

Golden Age Spirits Website

Facebook

Instagram

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Rum Old-Fashioned

An Old-Fashioned is a classic drink that has been popular since the mid-1800’s. The typical Old-Fashioned is made with bourbon, but in this version, we tried Marque Reserve Rum, which is aged in bourbon barrels. Marque is made without any added sugars and so played nicely with a single brown sugar cube and the bitters. Enjoy!

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Rum Old-Fashioned

Servings: 1

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add the sugar cube and the bitters to glass and muddle.
  • Add ice and the rum and stir.
  • Squeeze a bit of orange peel into the mix.
  • Strain into a martini glass without ice and garnish with maraschino cherries.

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Winter Marque Cocktail

The winter spices in this delicious drink will have you salivating before it even touches your lips! The simple syrup is simmered with cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and cardamon and pairs perfectly with Marque Reserve Rum. Mix up a Winter Marque Cocktail and enjoy it in front of the fireplace… Bring it on winter!

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Winter Marque Cocktail

Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Marque Reserve Rum
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • 2 dashes Aromatic Bitters
  • .5 oz Simple Syrup (simmered with spices)
  • Orange Peel and Cinnamon Stick for Garnish

Instructions

  • Make the simple syrup by lightly warming equal parts of water and sugar with small amounts of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and cardamon. Let cool.
  • Mix the rum, bitters and simple syrup and pour over ice in a rocks glass.
  • Garnish with orange peel and/or a cinnamon stick.

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