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Cheers to freedom with this Venezuelan Rum Guarapita!
On this 4th of July we celebrate the birth of America and its independency from the British Crown back in 1776. I want to toast to America, the land of the free, with this delicious Venezuelan rum guarapita… after all rum was the spirit of the ’76 American Revolution. Isn’t it cool?
Tomorrow, on the other hand, is July 5th and we celebrate the independency of Venezuela, my home country, from the Spanish Crown back in 1811.
Rum is also Venezuela’s national spirit, so let me share these appealing pictures of a guarapita: our national rum punch, our initiation concoction, the first alcoholic drink Venezuelans have.
Everybody likes and makes guarapitas. But the recipe is the best kept secret. All we know it’s made with rum, fresh fruit juice and lots of ice.
Following is my precious guarapita recipe. Cheers to freedom, to my home country where freedom is at risk, and to America: land of the free because of the brave, to which I’m always grateful for giving us shelter when we needed the most.
May God bless America!
Venezuelan Rum Guarapita
Ingredients
- 1 0.75 lts. bottle of rum Santa Teresa Añejo
- 1 liter of passion fruit juice
- 1 liter of orange juice
- 1 ½ cup of grenadine
- 8 limes with cut in 8
- Spearmint leaves
Instructions
- In a punch bowl, mix all the ingredients with plentiful ice cubes.
- Serve in glasses with fresh ice cubes and garnish with spearmint leaves.
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Delish. Pronto celebraremos con esta maravilla
Amen!
It looks so delicious. It’s also quite easy to make. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
If you’re looking for a tasty drink, this is such a nice option!
Absolutely!
This sounds like the perfect summer cocktail! I’m definitely going to try and make these this weekend for my birthday!
Happy birthday my dear!
I am always on the lookout for a good drink recipe. This looks just perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Rum always makes me think of Jimmy Buffet. I don’t even know if that’s his drink of choice, lol
Hahahahah maybe! Rum is a great spirit!
What an interesting recipe! The color is really pretty, and it looks very refreshing! Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you, Ola!
Venezuelan Rum Guarapita sounds a fun and refreshing drink that is perfect for any parties and event. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe.
You’re absolutely right Chelle!
This looks so refreshing! I love a good fruity drink during the weekends.
Me toooooooo!
I love the rum and even more the cocktails so well done!
Yessss!
This looks lovely and I would love to try the virgin version of it since I don’t consume alcohol. I don’t think I ever heard of Spearmint leaves.
Try with some fresh fruit. It will be like a Venezuelan tizana!
This looks interesting! Delicious and a great new recipe.
Thank you!
Very Interesting! Looks Delicious!
Guarapita looks like a very tasty drink I would like to try! We have a party coming up next week and I think everyone will enjoy this drink very much. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Oh yeah! You and your friends will love this concoction!
I never like rum but the look of these drinks has me changing my mind. Now I might just give it a try and see once again.
You’ll love this! Best rum ever!
Try a good rum- It’s the best spirit ever.
Se ve del mas allá!! Pal’ fin de semana! 😉
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