The Funsch: A Signature Rum Cocktail with a Story

The signature drink is not just for bars, restaurants, or special events- you, too, can have your own special cocktail. My husband has one, which he dubbed The Funsch Rum Cocktail. It’s made with Mount Gay Rum (a favorite among sailors), ginger ale, a splash of cranberry juice, mixed in a tall glass with ice, and a slice of lime.

The Funsch

This refreshing rum cocktail was created by my husband Mike and a beloved bartender also named Mike. The two Mikes spent well over a year perfecting the ingredients and the proportions. Mount Gay Rum (a favorite among sailors) is a must-have for this recipe. My husband prefers Seagram's Ginger ale. And don't forget the lime!!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 1

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 ounces Mount Gay Rum
• 4 ounces ginger ale
• 1 ounce cranberry juice
• 1 slice lime

Instructions

 

• Fill a tall glass with ice
• Squeeze the lime over the ice
• Add Mount Gay Rum, ginger ale, and cranberry juice
• Stir, and enjoy!

Notes

If you’ve had a good day, a bad day, or won the regatta, consider adding an extra ounce of Mount Gay!

Keyword Cocktail, cranberry juice, ginger ale, Mount Gay Rum, refreshing drinks, rum, rum drink, signature drink

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If you’re contemplating your own signature drink, make sure it reflects your personality. Start with your “go-to” spirit and add some of your favorite flavors. Then, try something that you never thought of. It took an entire year of experimentation for my husband to choose the splash of cranberry in The Funsch. If there’s a classic cocktail that you love, add a special ingredient or two, and make it your own!

Note that The Funsch is specifically served in a tall glass. Think about which type of glass works best for your signature drink, and make it a requirement. And the garnishes are important– The Funsch is always served with a lime.

Think about what your signature drink will be, and start experimenting. That’s the best part!!