When you live & play in Florida, you know that good times often start on the water. Whether it’s a lazy afternoon drift along the Intracoastal, a weekend fishing trip, or an island-hop out to the sandbar, every boat day deserves a great drink — something cold, smooth, and unmistakably Florida.
That’s where the Sunshine Sipper cocktail comes in.
This easy-to-mix, easy-to-pour batch drink stars NOXX & DUNN Florida Rum, a premium spirit distilled right here in the Sunshine State. With its notes of molasses, vanilla, and orange peel, this rum captures the flavor of Florida sugarcane fields and tropical breezes — making it the perfect anchor for a bright, citrus-forward cocktail you can bottle up and bring on board.
The “Sunshine Sipper” Florida Boat Cocktail
Batch size: about 1 liter (4–5 drinks)
Prep time: 5 minutes
Shelf life: up to 5 days refrigerated
Ingredients
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250 ml NOXX & DUNN Florida Rum (aged blend of 2-, 4-, and 5-year rums)
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400 ml fresh Florida orange juice (try Indian River or Natalie’s)
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200 ml pineapple juice
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100 ml fresh-squeezed lime juice (Key limes if you’ve got them)
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25–50 ml Florida honey syrup (equal parts local honey + warm water)
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Optional: a few strips of orange peel for a touch of aromatic zest
Instructions
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In a 1-liter stainless-steel YETI bottle (no glass on the boat, please), add all ingredients.
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Shake well and refrigerate overnight.
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When it’s time to set sail, stash it in your cooler alongside the ice and pub subs.
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To serve: Pour over ice into a reusable tumbler. For a bubbly twist, add a splash of club soda or sparkling water.
🌴 Why This Cocktail Works on the Water
Florida-grown flavor: Between the orange juice, local honey, and NOXX & DUNN rum, every sip tastes like a Sunshine State postcard.
Boat-friendly: No glass, no complicated mixing — just chill, pour, and enjoy.
Flexible: Make it lighter with more juice or stronger with an extra splash of rum.
Fresh, not fussy: It’s tropical, balanced, and never too sweet.
🍹 The Final Sip
Florida has a way of turning simple moments into memories — and this cocktail is built for exactly that. The “Sunshine Sippper” is smooth, golden, and refreshing, just like those last rays glinting off the water before the sun disappears behind the mangroves.
Next time you’re loading up the cooler, skip the canned seltzers and pack a bottle of this instead. One sip, and you’ll know: this is what Florida tastes like.
