Think “rum” and think palm trees, sand, sun, and fruity drinks. After you make any cocktail using Kōloa Rum Co.’s variety of unique rums and rum punch, you’ll sipping pretty, no matter where you are. In honor of National Rum Punch Day (September 20), and the arrival of Hawaii’s Kōloa Rum Company products into Colorado, here’s a delicious recipe to make at home.
Watermelon Rum Punch
Rum Punch Day recipe courtesy of Kōloa Rum Company
Serves 2
Ingredients:
4 oz. Kōloa Kauaʻi White Rum
3 cups watermelon, cubed
1 1/2 large limes, juiced
2 TBS sugar
4 oz. club soda
Handful fresh mint leaves
Combine watermelon, lime juice (1 lime) and sugar in blender, blend until liquid. In cocktail shaker, muddle mint and remaining lime juice. Add Kōloa Kauaʻi White Rum, watermelon mixture and ice, stir well. Pour into rocks glasses over ice and top with club soda. Garnish with lime wheel, fresh mint and watermelon wedge.
Hawaii’s Kōloa Rum Company is available at local retailers throughout Colorado, and can currently be found at Costco Wholesale Parker, East Platte Avenue Liquors in Ft. Morgan, Steins & Vines in Colorado Springs, and Total Beverage in Westminster, among others. In Denver, you can find the brand at Chambers Place Liquors, Colorado Beverage Company, Tower Liquors and Total Wine. To find a local retailer, visit https://koloarum.com/buy-
What else is In Good Taste? Get National Tequila Day recipes, here. Or these original recipes using natural fruit juices you could use to make rum drinks. For a couple more recipes using Kōloa Rum, visit our sister site, RealFoodTraveler.com.
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