Patrons select Doc Ford’s Sanibel Sunset as National Rum Day contest winner

At Doc Ford’s Bar & Grille, the pastel hues reminiscent of an island sundown and the corresponding flavors of pineapple, orange juice and red-tinged grenadine create the ultimate rum cocktail. Vying against two other rum-based contenders in honor of National Rum Day, the signature Sanibel Sunset with its spiced rum, Don Q Coconut Rum and splash of amaretto was singled out by patrons as the best, receiving 40% of the popular vote.
Doc Ford’s conducted the weeklong contest at its four locations and online via QR codes. The competition pitted the restaurant’s best-selling rum drinks against one another – the Sanibel Sunset, the Toasted Coconut Colada and Doc’s Rum Runner. As the winning drink, guests received half-price Sanibel Sunsets with the purchase of food on National Rum Day, Aug. 16. The restaurant also shared a video recipe of the top drink on its Instagram page.