Ruby Runner

The Ruby Runner is in the same class as the Zombie in terms of alcohol content – nearly 5 ounces – but unlike the Zombie, this one doesn’t have quite enough fruit juice to disguise the alcohol. Which means it doesn’t sneak up on you quite the same way.

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This is a cocktail for when you really need a drink, but you don’t want the taste of strong alcohol. With rum and liqueurs providing the kick, it’s gentler than plain hard liquors – but just as powerful.

Yield: 1 drink

Ruby Runner cocktail recipe

Ruby Runner drink with cherry

This is a cocktail for when you really need a drink, but you don't want the taste of strong alcohol. With rum and liqueurs providing the kick, it's gentler than plain hard liquors - but just as powerful.

Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces Malibu coconut rum
  • 2 ounces orange juice
  • 2 ounces pineapple juice
  • 3/4 ounce blackberry brandy
  • 3/4 ounce banana liqueur
  • 1 splash grenadine syrup
  • 1 splash Bacardi rum

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Pour in the rum, brandy, banana liqueur, blackberry brandy and fruit juices.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain the mixture into a highball glass.
  5. Add splashes of grenadine and Bacardi.
  6. Garnish with a cherry and an orange wheel.

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November 13, 2024

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