Please your palate and placate your inner Captain Jack Sparrow with a bottle or two of Kraken Rum Dark Label Edition, a devilishly delicious tipple. A full, fruity 70 proof spiced and smooth spirit that’s just the ticket straight up, on the rocks, or with a mixer. It promises to shiver your timbers in the most ideal way.
Celebrate National Rum Day on August 16 with these spins on classic rum drinks.
Black Mojito
Twist tradition and feature the newest spiced rum to hit the market in a celebratory cocktail: Kraken Black Spiced Rum Dark Label. The new Kraken Dark Label offers all the same rich, complex flavors as the original but is darker, smoother and a lower proof, making it the perfect rum to celebrate National Rum Day with. For this mojito simply mix muddled mint leaves, sugar, Kraken Dark Label Rum and top off with soda; garnish with two slices of lime.
Blue Mango Mai Tai
A tart and refreshing spin on the tiki favorite, this Mai Tai features both light and dark rums, fresh mango puree, Orgeat, lime juice and blue curacao. Shake and strain over ice, then garnish with mint leaves. Available at täkō (Pittsburgh, PA)
Cephalopunch
The perfect summery punch for group entertaining, especially as it only takes seconds to make. Just mix together one part Kraken Dark Label Rum, one part pineapple juice, and a splash of grenadine.
(Kraken Dark Label is available at liquor stores across the U.S. and rum aficionados can try the Cephalopunch at select bars across the country; a full list can be provided upon request.)
Riki Tiki Tavi
A tropical vacation in glass, this drink combines pineapple puree, lime juice and coconut caramel. (To make the coconut caramel, simply mix brown sugar syrup with coconut milk.) Pour ingredients over ice, and for an extra tropical touch, garnish with a bamboo straw and paper umbrella. Available at Post 390 (Boston, MA)