
In honor of National Rum Day on August 16, Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, located in The Quarter at Tropicana Casino & Resort, will dedicatethe entire month of August to its favorite spirit with its annual Rum Month celebration, featuring special rum tasting flights available from August 1 to 30 during dinner and weekend brunch.
Then, on National Rum Day, all rums, rum flights, and rum cocktails will be offered at half-price at Happy Hour from 5 to 7 p.m. at the bar.
Cuba Libre has hand-selected two special rum flights in celebration of Rum Month, each consisting of three 1 oz. pours. The restaurant’s rum list showcases more than 90 varieties from Guyana, Haiti, Nicaragua and Tortola, and includes dark, light, spiced and aged rums for every taste. Guests looking for a particular flavor profile can ask their server for recommendations.
Cuba Libre’s special Rum Month tasting flights include:
Black Jack ($16)
Featuring dark, Navy style and spiced rums
- Gosling Black Seal, Bermuda: Rich intricate molasses flavor that is well-balanced and nuanced with caramel, butterscotch, and vanilla.
- Cruzan Black Strap, St Croix, Us Virgin Islands: Dark, navy-style rum with light undertones of licorice and black coffee featuring faint notes of vanilla and cinnamon.
- Kraken Black Spiced, Trinidad & Tobago: High-proof, dark, aged rum. Rich brown color. Blended with 11 secret spices. Molasses, licorice, vanilla, and holiday baking spices.
Caribbean Stud Poker ($20)
Tasting flight of aged rums from the Caribbean
- Ron Matusalem Gran Reserva, Dominican Republic, 15 Year: Aromas of oak, banana and orange peel with flavors of sweet butterscotch, vanilla, and brown sugar.
- Zaya, Trinidad And Tobago, 12 Year: Complex aromas of vanilla and caramel with rich nutty flavors.
- Barbancourt Estate Reserve, Haiti, 15 Year: Hints of clove and orange peel with subtle flavors of butterscotch and toffee accented by sandalwood and oak.
Cuba Libre’s special rum flights are available August 1 through 30 in the dining room and in the bar area beginning at 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 11:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. The half-price rums, rum flights and rum cocktails will take place on Wednesday, August 16 from 5-7 p.m. and are available in the bar area only.
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar is located in The Quarter at Tropicana Casino & Resort in Atlantic City, NJ; Phone: 609-348-6700; for more information, visit www.CubaLibreRestaurant.com