rum runners

 The world’s oldest distilled spirit is also one of its most unique. Unraveling and experiencing the history and the re-emergence of rum, makes for a pirate-like travel itinerary across the seven seas.

 The cocktail standard is experiencing a resurgence in the drink’s popularity, in large part due to the creation of the popular cool and minty rum cocktail known as the mojito, also known as the “cosmo for the adventurous,” which was born in the Caribbean and popularized by international movers and shakers.

San Juan’s Parrot Club located in the rum capital of the world, Puerto Rico offers patrons a variety of solutions for enjoying its premium rums, whether served neat, on the rocks or mixed in their favorite cocktails.

	Bermuda’s Veranda Bar in Paget Parish, is known as the sophisticated island’s rum specialist and offers over 90 brands of rum from around the world.

Jamaica’s Amnesia Night Club in Ochos Rios is an open-air bar and reggae dancehall, where patrons can dance on the rooftop to the sound of steel drums with the locals and get the authentic flavor of the island, which, of course, includes Jamaican rums.

	The Blue Note Night Club in Nassau, Bahamas is the island’s premier, upscale jazz lounge and nightclub. This is an authentic Jamaican rum and rhythm nightclub where you’ll party until the wee hours of the morning.

	Empire Liquors located in Chicago’s Wicker Park, is a popular hot spot and longtime favorite of those who enjoy the eclectic ambience and the high voltage energy of the venue. So pick your poison — just be sure to make it a rum-based one.

Bacardi Rums, which have always been a mainstay in restaurants, bars and clubs nationwide is like the rest of us, enjoying the rum comeback. For many of us our first experience with imbibing was the ever popular standard, rum and coke — it was always a sure bet. Now with Bacardi’s introduction of a bevy of new flavors ranging from coconut to vanila, we can explore new cocktail horizons. Bacardi is available in higher-end restaurants and clubs stateside. –roz edward

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