Fabulous, Exotic Rum Cocktails for New Year's Eve

Greetings to all,

We are getting close to that time of the year where we'll go out, have some fun, celebrate the new year's with family and friends and yes... drink in excess.

I don't know about you but I like rum cocktails and I have a sweet tooth so I can drink alcohol as far as it taste delicious and sweet! I love cocktails, colorful cocktails, and tasteful cocktails. Some times when you are in a private party you find a full bar with dozens of bottles for you to play with. Some times, they even have a bartender and you can ask him or her to make you a special drink just for you.
I personally like to make my own drinks or tell them my "taste buds" and let them make a drink based on my likes. I must say this, but I even tell them what ingredients to put exactly on my drink.

As a rum lover and a lover of exotic sweet drinks, I created a list of delicious cocktails made with rum that are wonderful for that special night. So grab a pen and a paper and take note of these fabulous rum cocktail ideas for New Year's Eve.

ORANGE-RUM COCKTAIL:

Freeze fresh cranberries to float in the drink for a festive garnish. Use any orange-flavored liqueur.

Ingredients:

6 cups fresh orange juice (about 12 oranges)

1/2 cup Grand Marnier (orange-flavored liqueur)

1/2 cup white rum

3/4 cup orange sections

Preparation:

Combine first 3 ingredients in a pitcher; chill. Add orange sections just before serving.

Planter's punch is a traditional drink of welcome throughout the Caribbean. The basic recipe calls for equal parts orange and pineapple juice, guava nectar, and rum. But everyone has strong opinions about the particular flavorings and garnishes. For the best results, use fresh orange and lime juice.

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PLANTER'S PUNCH: Planter's punch is a traditional drink of welcome throughout the Caribbean. The basic recipe calls for equal parts orange and pineapple juice, guava nectar, and rum. But everyone has strong opinions about the particular flavorings and garnishes. For the best results, use fresh orange and lime juice. This recipe can make up to 4 drinks.

Ingredients

1 cup white rum
1 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)

1 cup pineapple juice

1 cup bottled guava nectar

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/4 teaspoon Angostura bitters

6 cinnamon sticks

6 fresh pineapple slices

6 orange slices

6 maraschino cherries

1/4 tablespoon of grated nutmeg (optional)

Preparation:

Combine first 7 ingredients in a pitcher. Serve over ice. Garnish each serving with 1 cinnamon stick, 1 pineapple slice, 1 orange slice, and 1 cherry. Sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired.

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BANANA MAMA RUM COCKTAIL: Banana mama rum cocktail is one of my all time favorites. The only thing I change from the original recipe is that instead of using light rum, I use Bacardi or captain morgan rum.

3/4 oz light rum

3/4 oz banana liqueur

1 oz Malibu® coconut rum

3 oz pineapple juice

1 oz orange juice

1 dash grenadine syrup

Preparation:

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker, and shake well. Pour into a pina-colada glass filled with crushed or cubed ice, and serve.

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TOP BANANA CHOCOLATE COCKTAIL: Top Banana cocktail is delicious. I personally ad a bit of amaretto to this cocktail. God it taste soooooooo good!

1oz bacardi rum

1oz crème de banana

1oz baileys

1oz amaretto (optional)

Preparation:

Pour a shot of rum, a shot of crème de banana and baileys into a cocktail shaker. Shake with cracked ice, pour into a tall glass and garnish with a slice of orange and a maraschino cherry.

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FROZEN LEMONADE WITH COCONUT RUM: This easy-to-make drink is based on the bar specialty at the Fish Trap restaurant in Cruz Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups ice cubes, crushed

3 tablespoons frozen lemonade concentrate

2 tablespoons coconut rum (such as Malibu)

Lime wedge (optional)

Preparation:

Place ice, concentrate, and rum in a blender; blend until slushy. Garnish with lime wedge, if desired.

So here you have some exciting, sweet and delicious rum cocktails to spice up your New year's Eve. Have a fantastic holidays and enjoy the New Year with a sweet rum cocktail in your hands