Orchard Rum Smash

Orchard Rum Smash

But, WHY is the rum gone!? We’re guessing someone got their hands on this irresistible smash recipe made with perfectly ripe orchard fruits, Ginger SweetShine, and summer’s favorite spirit, RUM!

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What you need:

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Fresh peaches

Fresh cherries

Fresh lime

Fresh mint

Turbinado sugar (any sugar will work, but we like turbinado best)

Ginger SweetShine

Aged white rum

Club soda

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In a short glass, combine:

1 tbsp. sugar

2 peach slices

2 lime wedges

2 fresh cherries

5 mint leaves

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Add 3/4 oz Ginger SweetShine.

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Muddle by pressing and twisting to release the juices and oils from the fruit.

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At this point we recommend transferring the mixture into a shaker tin then straining it back into the glass.

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Fill the glass with ice, then add 2 oz rum.

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Stir.

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Top with club soda and garnish with fresh fruit and mint.

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Orchard Rum Smash with Ginger SweetShine.

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Cheers!

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