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668 The Gigshack
Surf cuisine and rum go hand-in-hand at this Montauk mainstay. The Diplomático rum, cucumber, lemongrass, and St-Germain cocktail goes best with 668’s signature dish, Montaco’s tacos made with housemade tortillas, crisp red slaw, blackened local catch, and sweet mango salsa. 782 Main St., Montauk, 668-2727

Blue Parrot
Once described as “the East End’s Elaine’s,” this local favorite bar and restaurant offers a bevy of specialty rum cocktails. Try Blue Parrot’s homemade ginger syrup and Gosling’s rum in the Surf ’n’ Stormy. For a splash of fresh citrus, the Honey Dune made with Bacardi Rum and honey liqueur is a refreshing choice. 33A Main St., East Hampton, 329-2583

East Hampton Point
True to American style, the Hemingway Daiquiri is “like the Hamptons—classic but casual,” says beverage manager Melissa Drumm. Shaken with Maraschino liqueur, lime and grapefruit juice, and Diplomático premium white rum, the cocktail “allows for the true refreshing flavor of the cocktail to come through, without having to add additional sweeteners.”

Indian Wells Tavern
This historic Amagansett tavern serves spicy concoctions like the Dark and Stormy with Gosling’s Black Seal rum and Regatta ginger beer. For a rum-infused take on a classic, try the Bikini Martini made with Malibu coconut rum, Absolut vodka, pineapple, and grenadine. 177 Main St., Amagansett, 267-0400

La Maison Blanche
Step away from your bocce game, and enjoy a fresh drink by mixologist Erica Tome. La Maison Blanche’s Après Beach Rum Punch mixes coconut milk, several fruit juices, Bacardi, and Malibu rum. Topped off with a Myer’s dark rum float and a slice of pineapple, there’s no limit to the bar’s tasty options. 11 Stearns Point Road, Shelter Island Heights, 749-1633

The Living Room
Committed to the Slow Food movement, The Living Room’s cocktail menu works in harmony. The Old Cuban is “a great summer cocktail, very refreshing with the fresh mint and sparkling wine,” says bar manager, Henri Santarem of the cocktail that’s shaken with rum, bitters, lime juice, and fresh mint sourced from the restaurant’s garden, topped off with Prosecco. 207 Main St., East Hampton, 324-5006

Nick & Toni’s
Nick & Toni’s serves up Mediterranean and rustic Italian fare using fresh and organic ingredients. Its libations follow suit, specifically the Jamaica Me Peachy, made with Appleton Estate Reserve Rum, organic agave nectar, locally sourced peaches, and fresh-squeezed lime juice. 136 N. Main St., East Hampton, 324-3550

Rumba
Tucked away along the coastline of Hampton Bays is the perfect spot from which to enjoy Rumba’s signature drink, the Caribbean Rum Punch. A mix of dark and light rums accented with freshly squeezed pineapple, orange, and lime juices, this cocktail is sure to take you to your own island paradise. No passport required. 43 Canoe Place Road, 594- 3544

Southfork Kitchen
Sourced locally but flavored globally, owner Bruce Buschel describes Southfork Kitchen as “sea-to-spoon, field-to-fork, and garden-in-a-glass.” The Ginger Mash is made with ginger root infused rum, orange liqueur, and kumquats. 203 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpk., Bridgehampton, 537-4700

The Sloppy Tuna
Head toward the farthest tip of Long Island for Sloppy Tuna’s Deadliest Catch, a signature rum punch recipe served with a Myer’s floater. Accompanied by a menu featuring Montauk’s freshest seafood, live music by day and DJ Guy spinning at night, this hot spot never disappoints. 148 S. Emerson Ave., Montauk, 647-8000