It’s Rum O’clock!

August 16 is National Rum Day and many beloved local spots are celebrating with signature rum-based drinks. Keep reading for the roundup!

Amara At Paraiso

Take a sip of paradise with Amara at Paraiso’s Calm Before the Coconut. Served in a fresh Florida coconut, this cocktail is made with Coconut Cartel rum, cachaca allspice dram, lime, pineapple and coconut. To learn more, click here.

Barrio

A hub of Latin cuisine, Barrio plans to celebrate with Rum Punch that contains spiced rum, fresh juices and a dark rum topper. Happy hour runs from 4-7 p.m. every day. To learn more, click here.

Burlock Coast

Time flies when you’re having rum! This Fort Lauderdale spot, located at The Ritz-Carlton hotel, houses the biggest rum room in South Florida, and if that wasn’t reason enough to stop by, on the menu are Bottomless Rum Punch and an Island-Style Coconut Rum Fish Stew. To learn more, click here.

City Oyster

At City Oyster, the Melon Cooler is a breath of fresh air on a stressful day. A popular order, this cocktail featuring Bacardi rum is the ideal way celebrate National Rum Day by the ocean. To learn more, click here.

Elisabetta’s

This classic Italian restaurant by Chef Lisabet Summa has just the thing for a true taste of summer: Elisabetta’s Strawberry Mojito. The refreshing combination of mint, strawberry and limes is a true crowd-pleaser! To learn more, click here.

KYU

Looking to drink and give at the same time? The Guatemalan Tradewinds at KYU is made with Plantation Pineapple Rum, Plantation 3 Stars Rum, coconut cream, yuzu, lemon and sage syrup. This drink also comes with a philanthropic perk. For every Guatemalan Tradewinds cocktail sold, “a portion of the sales are donated to the Cameron G. Scholderer Scholarship Endowment to benefit Hospitality education and research at FIU.” To learn more, click here.

Planta

For a health-conscious take on the traditional mojito, visit this vegetarian hotspot in Miami Beach. The vibrant Kombucha Mojito includes berry kombucha, rum, fruit, mint and agave. To learn more, click here.

RUMBAR

This Cuban-inspired lounge in Miami is offering an August 15 rum celebration from noon-2 p.m. This entails a welcome cocktail, rum-tastings, rum-flights and specialty Cuban dishes such as yucca fries and ham croquetas. To learn more, call 305-365-4186.

Swan

Get your trendy Instagram photo this Monday with this dining destination’s signature beverage, The Swan. Almost too pretty to drink, it contains Santa Teresa Rum, Curaçao, lychee, chamomile and lemon. The word “Swan” is printed in foamy white letters on the top of the drink, as well. To learn more, click here.

The Oasis

Fight that summer heat with a frozen cocktail. The Oasis, a sprawling outdoor space in the heart of Wynwood, boats a thriving nightlife scene and some delicious drinks too. On National Rum Day, be sure to visit the Tower Bar for The Royal Palm Frozen Cocktail. This fruity beverage is made with coconut cream and Brugal 1888 dark rum. To learn more, click here.