Those of us at Sea Oats have a few things we like to do when we kick back, relax and enjoy this wonderful paradise we call home.

It doesn’t matter if we’ve been on the beach all day, fishing from the back of a boat or enjoying the sunset and warm breezes from a balcony, nothing sets the mood like the legendary, Florida-inspired drink, the Rum Runner!tricks central

As the story goes, Rum Runners were invented in the late 1950’s at the Holiday Isle Tiki Bar in Islamorada, Florida.

Supposedly, the bar had an excess of rum and certain liqueurs that needed to be moved before the arrival of more inventory. A very tasty concoction was developed using the excess alcohol and voila! The Rum Runner was born!

They named the drink after the real “Rum Runners” that inhabited the Florida Keys in the early days! As with all great recipes, whether food or drink, changes are made over time as they are passed along. Most recipes are altered by using different amounts of the same ingredients.

Sometimes an ingredient may be substituted or changed and the recipe will remain intact. The rules of the recipe are meant to be altered to suit your individual taste, but you can’t change the main ingredients and still call it a Rum Runner! The following recipe is a tried and true favorite among rum drinkers! Try a “Rum Runner” at your next get together!

The Rum Runner Recipe!

Ingredients:

• Two cups Ice
• 1 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1 oz Orange Juice
• 1 oz Blackberry Liqueur
• 1 ozBbanana Liqueur
• 1 oz Light Rum
• 1 oz Dark Rum or Aged Rum
• Splash Grenadine
• Optional: 1 oz Bacardi 151 to float on top
• Garnish with Orange Slice

To make by the gallon use 24oz of each ingredient

To Make:

Frozen: Fill your blender with the ice. Add all of the liquid ingredients. Blend the contents until smooth. Pour into a Hurricane glass and garnish with an orange slice. Add the 151 floater!

Or…

Rocks: Fill glass with ice. Add the liquid contents. Pour the 151 in the straw or on the top.

No Hurricane glass available, no problem. Anything that will hold liquid will work!

For more tips, recipes and ideas for your visit to Destin, Florida, be sure to make your next reservation at the lovely Sea Oats Motel, an original beachfront favorite for families visiting the beautiful beaches of the Emerald Coast.

Ideal for the more laidback traveler, the Sea Oats Motel is perfectly situated on Old Highway 98, away from the crowds, yet only a moment away from all the outstanding shopping, dining, and attractions that make our home so amazing.

Each of our suites are designed to be your home away from home while visiting our beautiful beaches. Spacious living areas, fully equipped kitchen, warm and inviting furniture with cozy beds that cradle you as you fall asleep to the sounds of the shore. It’s a retreat for the mind and body.

Not only is the Sea Oats Motel conveniently located just steps from the beach or all the great dining, shopping and entertainment the city offers, but our amenities and service are so outstanding that you may never want to leave.

Your family will love lounging around our beautiful, heated pools, surrounded by lush tropical foliage and fragrant blooms, all overlooking endless stretches of private beaches. Our beach services are sure to delight everyone as we arrange time for your family to enjoy our jet skis, paddle boards and parasailing or simply set up some beach chairs with umbrellas and a good book recommendation.

At the Sea Oats Motel in gorgeous Destin, Florida, there’s always something fun to do. So come see what the legendary beaches of the Emerald Coast has in store for you and your family.

Fun and excitement can be only a phone call away! 850-837-6655 if you have any questions! See you on the sand!