Shake up a tropical vibe for National Rum Day with Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum

When it is cocktail hour, it can be time to turn up the volume. While some people might dream of that picturesque tropical getaway, the ticket to island time does not necessarily have to come with an airline seat. Sometimes shaking up a great cocktail can be the escape that is needed. Luckily for National Rum Day, Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum has some flavorful options to pour in that glass.

Certain spirits often conjure specific thoughts. Rum usually is associated with the beach vibe, vacation getaway, or feeling of relaxation by the sand. Even though the little umbrella in the cocktail glass might make for a great photo, the liquor placed in the cocktail shaker needs to bring the flavor.

Although celebrity driven liquors have become more popular, not all brands are created equal. Some people have a strong guiding hand in the flavor creation and others prefer to have more general oversight to the process. With Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, the red rocker uses his experience in the liquor industry to ensure that every bottle is up to his standards.

From the classic white rum to the limited-edition Sammy’s Lost Cask, drinkers have confidence in opening each bottle. The flavor is on point and one pour can lead to many more.

While many people grab that white rum for cocktails, it is the Beach Bar Kola Nut Spiced that deserves to be part of the conversation. Spiced rum is plentiful on the shelf, but the nuttiness blended with the vanilla and coffee makes this rum quite drinkable. For those espresso martini lovers, swapping this rum for the vodka is a change to remember.

What is Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum shaking for National Rum Day?

Whether National Rum Day is celebrated by the shoreline or on the couch, these two cocktails featured in Sammy Hagar’s Greatest Cocktail Hits: 85 Personal Favorites from the Red Rocker will turn up the volume on any celebration.

Golden Tiki

The tiki cocktail has been elevated to an art form. While the cute glasses bring smiles, it is more than just the visual that brings people back. This particular recipe hits all the flavor notes and brings people back for another pour.

Ingredients

• 1 piece of fresh pineapple, rind removed
• 1 1⁄2 ounces of Sammy’s Beach Bar Platinum Rum
• 1⁄2 ounce of Bisquit & Dubouché Cognac
• 1⁄2 ounce of triple sec (or any high-quality orange liqueur)
• 1⁄2 ounce of agave nectar
• Garnish: Fresh pineapple wedge

Preparation:

In a cocktail shaker, add the pineapple. Using a muddler, gently (yet firmly) muddle the pineapple, then add the Sammy’s Beach Bar Platinum Rum, cognac, triple sec and agave nectar, and fill with ice. Shake well and strain into a hurricane glass filled with ice. Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge.

Rockin’ Daiquiri

While some people think of a daiquiri as simple frozen concoction, the classic cocktail can be much more. In this recipe, the fresh Lychee fruit changes the whole perception. It is definitely a dream of a flavor that is almost too good to be true.

Ingredients:

• 1 1⁄2 ounces of Sammy’s Beach Bar Platinum Rum
• 1 ounce of Sweet & Sour Mix
• 1⁄2 ounce of fresh Lychee Juice
• 1⁄2 ounce of fresh pineapple juice
• Garnish: fresh lime wedge and orange peel

Preparation:

• In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the Sammy’s Beach Bar Platinum Rum, Sweet & Sour Mix, Lychee Juice and pineapple juice. Shake well and strain into a chilled rocks glass. Garnish with a fresh lime wedge and orange peel.