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May 16 2009

Rum and Tonic

Yum.

One of the most popular drinks at the Slack Tide Bar at Andros South is a Bahamas classic – the rum and tonic.

If you’re new to the Bahamas, the combination might sound a little strange, but think about it– it’s a Caribbean nation so that means there’s rum around, and it’s a former British colony so that means there’s tonic around.

The recipe is pretty simple.

  • Place ice in glass
  • Squeeze a couple of lime slices in said glass
  • Add dark rum (or anejo rum, but never light rum)
  • Add tonic
  • Raise your glass to the giant bonefish you landed today

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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    May 18, 2009 at 8:17 am

    Has to be Mount Gay Rum though – only way to go for the rum and tonic!

  2. Deneki Outdoors says

    May 18, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    Agreed that Mount Gay is also an excellent choice – none was handy!

  3. Katie says

    December 13, 2010 at 2:08 pm

    This sounds so good. I will have to try it. I agree, I thought it sounded odd at first. I usually drink gin & tonic with a splash of pineapple juice, I never thought of combining rum with tonic.

  4. JC says

    August 26, 2011 at 9:25 am

    I tried this last night and it was amazing. I usually drink Gin, Tonic & Lime but I got curious last night and I’ve been experimenting since putting together a mini-bar. Mount Gay is what I had on hand and it was delicious. Likely my new goto drink.

  5. Lauren says

    December 12, 2011 at 6:55 am

    We have been drinking this for years! Rum and tonic during the hot summer and gin and tonic during the winter. Lots of lime and nothing can beat it!

  6. Chris Jensen says

    October 23, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    We’ve been on a “Dark and Stormy” kick for awhile. Maybe our Friday 4 o clock work cocktail time will have to give this one a try.

  7. andrew says

    October 23, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    Do it Chris – you won’t regret it!

  8. Leebo says

    April 18, 2013 at 5:27 am

    I love this discussion…this section is talking about food and drinking and local adventures in both… I love to fish but that is only part of the interest… the planning and tying or buying flies…chatting at the fly shop..gathering and better purchase of gear…all wonderful but the locals and the food / drink are very special.. I have been visiting the Bahamas since 1963… then as a kid… my all time favorite is (fried and pounded) Cracked Conc… on a bed of lettuce …some peas and rice on the side…of course hot sauce… a Rum drink or Kalik to ease the sunburn…. Kowabunga

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