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Nothing says summer like a refreshing rum cocktail, the taste making you feel like you’re relaxing on a beach with the sound of soothing waves in the background. To celebrate the holiday, we are sharing a few of the best rum cocktails.
The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails, located at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, is a swanky speakeasy hidden behind an unassuming janitor’s closet door. This National Rum Day, guests are invited to enter the world of captivating live music and star-studded twists on classics. The Red Headed Mai Tai is a nutty and tropical spin on the classic Mai Tai. Made with Sammy Hagar’s own Sammy’s Beach Bar white rum, pineapple juice, cointreau and Sammy’s Beach Bar Red Head macadamia nut rum, the cocktail adds a nutty blend to an already tropical concoction, putting guests right in paradise. Those looking for a smoother, less tropical rum cocktail can enjoy The Barbershop’s Smooth as Silk, a smooth and bittersweet twist on the mojito. Made with Bruno Mars’ Selvarey coconut rum, Chambord, simple syrup, lime juice and mint, it’s an ideal choice to refresh your voice after a night of singing along to rock hits.
Make a splash this National Rum Day at DAYLIGHT Beach Club, the award-winning dayclub located at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. As the heat turns up, so do the volume and the vibes. Perfect for the summer sun, DAYLIGHT’s Traditional Mojito is made with a mix of Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, mint, fresh lime juice and sparkling water. The libation rocks a well-balanced tropical melody with hints of coconut with mint for a crisp, cool, sweet cocktail that’s both refreshing and delicious, also available in a pitcher to share, priced at $90.
Bel-Aire Backyard, the poolside paradise at Durango Casino & Resort, is celebrating National Rum Day with a strawberry mojito made for sunny days. Crafted with Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, mint, fresh lime juice, sparkling water and muddled strawberries, this seasonal sipper is a refreshing way to beat the Vegas heat.
Cabo Wabo Cantina, Sammy Hagar’s Strip-side cantina inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, is raising a glass to National Rum Day with a lineup of tropical cocktails crafted with his signature spirit. Guests can sip on Sammy’s Toasted Colada, a blend of Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, Coco Lopez and pineapple juice, served on the rocks and garnished with freshly toasted coconut; the Maui Rocker, made with a mix of Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, orange curacao, pineapple juice, grenadine and sweet and sour; or the CW Signature Mai Tai, featuring Sammy’s Beach Bar and Sailor Jerry Rum, orgeat, tropical juice and a float of Myer’s Rum. Each is available for $16.45 per glass or $49.95 per pitcher.
Amaya Modern Mexican, the vibrant hotspot at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, is making waves for National Rum Day with its signature Shark Bait cocktail. Crafted with Sonrisa Platino rum, Luxardo Maraschino, lavender syrup, grapefruit juice, lime juice and agave syrup, this refreshing, citrus-forward cocktail is the perfect summer sip, priced at $22.
The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower is serving up rum cocktails with a view—or poolside—for National Rum Day. At Top of the World, the award-winning restaurant 800 feet above the Strip, guests can toast the day with the vibrant UBE Colada, made with Havana Club Añejo Clasico Rum, Planteray Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple Aged Rum, lime, créme de coconut and ube, priced at $21. At Swim & Social, The STRAT’s rooftop pool lounge, guests can soak up the sun with their signature Blue Hawaiian, crafted with Malibu coconut rum, pineapple and mango rums, Blue Curaçao, pineapple and lemon, or guests can sip on classic rum favorites including Mojito, Piña Colada, Strawberry Daiquiri and the Miami Vice—all available in regular or large sizes, starting at $19.
In celebration of National Rum Day, The Laundry Room invites guests to indulge in a curated selection of artfully crafted rum cocktails. Nestled inside Commonwealth in Downtown Las Vegas, the intimate speakeasy features a rotating menu of meticulously prepared drinks, including house favorites like the Cherubim, a mix of rum, um, Montenegro, honey, lime, mint Angostura bitters, lavender and sparkling wine; the Voodoo with rum, allspice, cacao, pineapple, lime, vanilla and egg white; and the Tiki Teddy made with rum, orange, lime, vanilla, almond, cream, egg whites and mint. With dim lighting, vintage vibes, and reverent mixology, The Laundry Room offers a refined way to raise a glass to rum.
La Cave Wine & Food Hideaway at Wynn Las Vegas is highlighting its Havana Nights cocktail for National Rum Day. Crafted with Bacardi light rum, fresh strawberry syrup, lemon and mint, the vibrant drink offers a refreshing balance of citrus and subtle sweetness, ideal for sipping in La Cave’s beautifully renovated garden lounge and terrace.
CRUSH American Grill, Michael Morton and Jenna Morton’s modern American restaurant at MGM Grand is ready to toast the occasion in style. The restaurant is featuring its Coco Crush cocktail, made with Bacardi coconut rum, amaretto, coconut, fresh lime juice and a dash of Angostura bitters, priced at $21.
Michael and David Morton’s ONE Steakhouse at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is marking National Rum Day with its signature ONE Love cocktail. The cocktail, priced at $17, is made with Mount Gay Black Barrel rum, Amaro Montenegro, agave nectar, fresh lime juice and finished with a mixed berry plume.
