Fe Fi Fo Fum: Time for Brunch Rum

While the Mimosa and Bellini have done wonders promoting champagne for breakfast, the Bloody Mary has made drinking vodka acceptable before noon, and the Mint Julep has made even drinking whisky (ahem, bourbon) almost mandatory at a hot summer brunch, no brunch drink has really propelled rum onto the list of acceptable daytime alcohol.

Given the number of rum/flavored rum based citrus cocktails there are, I think it's time we start using rum as a vehicle for vitamin-C consumption at brunch. With that sentiment, I am highlighting some of the tasty rum based brunch cocktails that I've come across on the interwebs (and so to be real life). One could even argue that these cocktails are good for you -- just think of all the antioxidants your missing out on by not drinking an ice cold glass of Rum Brunch Punch!

May Day

2 ripe peaches, pitted and roughly chopped
1 part rum
4 strawberries, cubed
flesh and seeds of 2 passion fruit
4 oz cloudy apple juice
1 Tbsp superfine sugar
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
crushed ice
apple fans for garnish

Blend all the ingredients together with crushed ice, pour the mix equally into two highball glasses.
Garnish with an apple fan. 

From About.Com:Cocktails

Rummy Mary

3 quarts tomato juice

1 liter (about 4 1/4 cups) light or dark rum
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup fresh lemon or lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Sliced lemons or limes for garnish


Chill all the liquid ingredients.
Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl or other large container. Float an ice mold or small block of ice. Float thin-sliced lemons or limes for garnish.
From Great Party Recipes


Rum Brunch Punch

1 QT orange juice (100% fresh squeezed for the best taste!)
1 half court white or gold rum
Lots of crushed ice
Orange wedges to garnish glasses
Fresh mint leaves, for hint and to garnish

Mix orange juice, rum and ice; agitate in a cocktail shaker or use a wooden spoon to mix in a pitcher. Garnish with hand-torn mint and french orange wedges.
From Boston Haitian Reporter