August is National Rum Month. How will you be celebrating this year? Maybe you’re hosting a big party. It’s possible you will go out with friends to a local nightclub. Either way, be sure to include Cruzan Rum in your spirit drink list.

To help you celebrate National Rum Month, we want to share some delicious rum cocktail recipes. In preparation for the occasion, Cruzan has been working with top mixologists across the country to develop new cocktails. The partnership has incorporated some of our most popular flavors including Coconut, Vanilla and the newest Cruzan addition – Tropical Fruit.

Cruzan Crush (serves 4-6 people)
Recipe By Teddy Collins, Miami – Florida (photo above)
Ingredients:
4 parts Cruzan® Vanilla Rum
4 parts Cruzan® Aged Dark Rum
6 parts Pineapple Juice
3 parts Lemon Juice
3 parts Apricot Simple Syrup*
Fresh Mint and Thyme

Method:
– Combine lemon juice, apricot simple syrup and pineapple juice into a cocktail bucket or punch bowl.
– Lightly smack 10 mint leaves and drop into the bucket along with 2 stems of thyme and muddle softly.
– Add rums, crushed ice and stir. Garnish with fresh mint, thyme and 4-6 straws. Enjoy!

* Apricot Simple Syrup Instructions:
– Over medium heat, combine equal parts sugar and apricot juice. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Set aside and cool.

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Cruzan LocoCoco (Serves 4-6 people)
Recipe By Tiffanie Barriere, Atlanta – Georgia
Ingredients:
8 parts Cruzan® Tropical Fruit Rum
8 parts Coconut Water
2 parts Pineapple Juice

Method:
– Combine all ingredients in a cocktail bucket or punch bowl and stir for 30 seconds with a swizzle stick.
– Fill bucket with fresh ice, stir once more and garnish with fresh pineapple, four straws, and enjoy!

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Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Lovers all around the world celebrate that special person in their life. For those who are attending a party or social event, be sure to enjoy a some delicious Valentine’s Day cocktails.

Cruzan Rum is a popular spirit brand. It’s rum products are drunk in many bars and nightclubs. With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, be sure to enjoy great tasting, Valentine’s Day cocktails.

Maybe you are planning to host a Valentine’s Day party or just want to make a delicious cocktail. We want to share some awesome cocktail recipes. Impress that special someone in your life or make sure your friends enjoy your social gathering.

These signature, spirited cocktails are provided by some of the best spirit brands. Basil Hayden’s Bourbon, Cruzan Rum, Laphroaig Scotch, and Knob Creek Bourbon.

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Basil Hayden’s® Valentine Mule – by Rob Floyd (Los Angeles, CA)
Ingredients:
2 parts Basil Hayden’s® Bourbon 3⁄4 part Fresh Lime Juice
1⁄2 part Simple Syrup
1⁄2 part Strawberry Jam Ginger Beer
2 dashes Angostura Bitters Rosemary Sprig (for garnish)

Method:
– Combine all ingredients except for ginger beer and shake with ice. Strain over ice into a rocks glass and top with ginger beer. Garnish with a rosemary sprig.

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Cruzan® Valentine’s Sparkler
Ingredients:
1 1/2 parts Cruzan® Aged Light Rum
1 1/2 part Vanilla Simple Syrup
1/2 part Unsweetened Fresh Cranberry Juice
2 parts Sparkling Wine

Method:
– Combine all ingredients in a champagne flute and stir twice. Garnish with an orange peel cut in the shape of a heart.

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Be My Peat-Heart? – by NYC mixologist Andrey Kalinin
Ingredients:
1 1/2 parts Laphroaig® Select Scotch Whisky
1/2 part Drambuie® Liqueur
1 part Bordeaux Red Wine
3 dashes Orange Bitters
Orange Peel (for garnish)

Method:
– Add all ingredients together in a mixing glass and stir. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass (served up). Garnish with a flamed orange twist.

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Knob Creek® Sour Ginger – by Chef Mike Isabella
Ingredients:
1¼ parts Knob Creek® Bourbon
2 parts Fresh Squeezed Ruby Grapefruit Juice
¾ part Domaine de Canton® Ginger Liqueur
½ part Lemon Juice
Lime Wedge, stuffed with Candied Ginger

Method:
– Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Add Ice and shake. Strain over ice in a rocks glass. Squeeze the lime wedge to disperse the candied ginger into the drink.

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Let us know how you like the above Valentine’s Day cocktails. May romance be in the air and you have a terrific day.

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