Rum is the nectar of the Caribbean, and nowhere is it sweeter, sharper, and extra creatively infused than at Dunn’s Rum Membership, serving friends on the all-new Sandals Dunn’s River in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The definitive libation of the area, rum coats the tongue within the easy molasses of fermented sugarcane, aged in oak barrels and served in a myriad of how – a drink so versatile, it begs for its personal devoted bartop.
Picture credit score: A choose assortment of 30+ rums can be found for indulgence on the all new Dunn’s Rum Membership at Sandals Dunn’s River.
Dunn’s Rum Membership is dwelling to a workforce of native mixologists stirring, shaking, and straining signature drinks utilizing greater than 30 variations of the Caribbean’s greatest rum. Every libation might be cleverly paired with island-inspired small bites, such because the smoked marlin escovietch, the fan-favorite braised oxtail slider, and the jerk rooster cigar. The bar boasts the most important assortment of native and imported rums in Jamaica – from darker, spicier English-style rums, to lighter, smoother Spanish rums, to the fruity and vegetal rums of the French Caribbean.
Rather more than a fast drink, the visitor expertise at Dunn’s Rum Membership is one in every of exploration and liquid schooling. A night spent on this swanky haven is simply one other cease in your journey itinerary. This drink vacation spot gives a sensory journey via the Caribbean, marked by the distinct flavors of Jamaica, Barbados, Puerto Rico and past – neat or on the rocks.
The drink menu at Dunn’s Rum Membership options Sandal-ized spins on rum classics just like the Mojito, the Mai Tai, the Papa Doble, and the Planter’s Punch. Company with extra curious style buds are invited to attempt one (or a couple of) of the uniquely crafted home drinks. Take, for instance, the Higgin’s Swizzle, which blends Appleton signature rum with home falernum, lime juice, sugar, and angostura bitters. Change issues up with the Have a Buck, home spiced bourbon combined with ginger beer, lime juice, and easy syrup. Finish the night time with a Painkiller, a home mix of varied rums combined with pineapple and orange juices, coconut cream, and grated nutmeg.
Pictured right here: Nicknamed “King Cocktail”, the Papa Doble encompasses a splash of grapefruit juice, maraschino liquor, and a splash of lime; initially for Ernest Hemingway’s enjoyment.
New to rum? “No worries, mon!”
The workforce at Dunn’s Rum Membership has fastidiously curated specialty flights, designed as a crash course into the world of the rum. Company are invited to coach their tongues to the style of one of the best rum within the Caribbean, from the sweetest to the spiciest to the mainly charred, all of the whereas guided by professional bartenders behind the bar.
Pictured right here: The Dunn’s Rum Membership gives pleasant tapas – marlin esovetich, oxtail sliders, and extra – designed to harmonize along with your choose selection of rum.
Simply past the bartop, friends of Dunn’s Rum Membership combine and mingle over billiards tables and dominoes – Jamaican guidelines, after all. Throughout the Caribbean, the sound of tumbling dominoes rides tandem with the woody, candy scent of rum. An integral a part of the Dunn’s Rum Membership expertise, the pastime represents one of the best of the Caribbean group, the place lovers, pals, and strangers alike come collectively for a bout of pleasant competitors.
Pictured right here: A recreation of Jamaican-rules dominoes ready to be loved with pals outdated and new.
Company of Sandals Dunn’s River – plus, the brand new pals they remodeled rounds three, 4, and 5 of dominoes – will discover greater than rum flights within the Caribbean heaven that surrounds the rum membership. The all-new resort, which formally opened in Might of this 12 months, is not like something Ocho Rios has ever seen earlier than.
The resort sits on the north coast of Jamaica, marked by meandering rivers, lush forests, and speeding waterfalls. Past Dunn’s Rum Membership, the resort is dwelling to 12 eating places and eight extra bars, together with swim-up bars. Away from the desk (or the bar), friends can bask in trendy lodging with ready-to-make rum kits in-room, limitless land and water sports activities, entry to 2 winding river swimming pools and 5 massive swimming swimming pools, unlimited PADI-certified SCUBA diving, day and night time leisure, and entry to probably the most thrilling and adventurous off-resort excursions within the area.
Pictured right here: Aerial view of the all-new Sandals Dunn’s River, the place all-inclusive luxurious meets breathtaking design.
Rum is the Caribbean. Simply as crystal blue waters, vibrant carnivals, and Sandals Resorts are the Caribbean. With the introduction of Sandals Dunn’s River to the Sandals household, and the accompanying Dunn’s Rum Membership, we turned a sip extra Caribbean. From the center of our latest resort, we’re proud to serve you Jamaica’s largest number of the quintessential Caribbean drink (and probably the most of it).
Pictured right here: An in-suite equipment for making your individual old style, a warm-and strong-welcome to your trip.
Rum on the Run
Have we ignited a craving? You’ll be able to sip on a little bit of Dunn’s Rum Membership magic at dwelling, utilizing our mixologists’ perfected Planter’s Punch recipe.
- To a mixing glass, add ½ oz Myers Darkish Rum and 1 oz Jamaican Gold Rum.
- High rum mix with ¼ oz easy syrup, ½ oz lime juice, and ½ oz grenadine.
- Fill ¾ of the glass with ice and shake vigorously.
- Pressure combination into a calming, massive dealt with coupe glass, and garnish with an orange slice.
- Sip, sip, and repeat. Then e book a visit to Sandals Dunn’s River, we saved you a seat on the bar.
Pictured right here: The Planter’s Punch combines lime juice, syrup, and rum for balanced sensory affect.
For an in-depth dive into the story behind the Sandals Dunn’s Rum Membership, take heed to our official podcast with Luke Mathot, VP of Meals and Beverage Product Innovation for Sandals Resorts Worldwide, under.
