10 Rum Cocktails For National Rum Day

By: - August 16th, 2013
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Miami Club Mojito Recipe — South Beach Marriott

Muddle 6-8 mint leaves and 4 lime wedges
1 ½ oz Miami Club Rum
¼ oz simple syrup
Splash of coconut puree
Splash of club soda


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