Today is National Rum Day. Here’s a list of freebies and deals to mark the occasion (along with a history lesson)
For pirates and Tiki bar lovers, today is a very important occasion. National Rum Day (Sunday, August 16, 2026) celebrates the sweet and spicy alcohol found in piña coladas, zombies, and mojitos. Let’s take a look at some history before we dive into the deals. How rum is made There are many different varieties of rum , but all of them start with sugarcane. Once harvested, the sugarcane is…
Today is National Rum Day, a special occasion for pirates and lovers of Tiki bar drinks such as piña coladas, zombies, and mojitos. Before exploring the deals, let’s delve into the history of this sweet and spicy liquor. Rum is made from sugarcane, which is transformed into molasses, cane juice, or cane syrup. The fermentation process involves adding water and yeast, followed by distillation depending on the type of rum.
Some rums are aged in oak barrels, while others are bottled immediately. The modern version of rum originated in the 17th century during the expansion of sugarcane production and slave labor in the Caribbean. Initially, it was known as "kill-devil" or "rumbullion," which later became "rum." Pirates learned to plunder the liquor from merchant ships, and colonial America embraced the cheaper alternative to beer or brandy.
Rum distillation persisted even after the Revolutionary War, and today it comes in various styles like light, amber, dark, spiced, or aged. On National Rum Day, there are numerous deals across the country. At Twin Peaks in Broomfield, Colorado, enjoy a mai tai for $6.50, a mojito for $7.50, or a Cuban Old Fashioned for $10.50. In Washington D.C., Tiki TNT offers a $15 burger deal with a $9 rum drink.
Ohio's Smash Park Westerville provides a $4 mojito to rewards members after a game of pickleball. At LALO’s Tacos & Cantina in Watkinsville, Georgia, savor a mojito for $7.99 or a rum and soda for $4 with an entrée. Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille in Florida invites you to enter a raffle for a gift basket containing Mount Gay’s XO rum and serving accessories.
In D.C. and Virginia, Colada Shop locations offer $5 mojitos, except the DCA Airport location. Havana Central in New York provides half-off classic mojitos, and Venus Spirits in Santa Cruz, California, has a $10 daiquiri deal. Finally, shop online for 20% off El Ladrón Rums using the code RUM20. With these offers, it’s sure to be a day worth celebrating.
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