Aruba Ariba Competition 2024
Aruba Ariba Competition
IS CLOSED
CONGRATULATIONS BART FOR WINNING THE DRAW!
To celebrate our partnership with the Aruba Tourism Authority, we gave away a trip to Aruba. While the competition has now ended, our Aruba Ariba Rum is still available to order online in the Netherlands.
The history of the Aruba Ariba
In 1959, a time before the big tourism boom, Aruba opened the first luxurious hotel; Aruba Caribbean hotel later known as the Hilton Aruba. This is where Juan “Jocky” Tromp, who was 24 at the time, participated in and won the first cocktail competition on the island. During the competition (1st of July 1963) he presented the Aruba Ariba cocktail, a variation on the rum punch, made with rum, vodka, banana liquor, fruitpunch and kukuï liqueur. This eventually turned into the classic Aruba Ariba cocktail served all over the island today.
A rum that celebrates the national cocktail; the Aruba Ariba
“ Growing up on the Island of Aruba and working in some of the best bars and restaurants made me feel passionate and patriotic about the Aruba Ariba Cocktail.
A cocktail that withstood the test of time for over 60 years. It’s why we’ve re-created this cocktail in a rum based spirit that captures Aruba’s happy island spirit & laidback lifestyle.”
– Ruben Maduro (Founder)
Inspired by the original 1963 Aruba Ariba cocktail recipe.
Inspired by the original 1963 cocktail recipe, we’ve infused a Caribbean rum with the taste of ripe bananas, vanilla and sweet oranges. It’s a rum based drink that celebrates Aruba’s carnival spirit, its happy island vibes, friendly people and layback living.
How to make a twist on the 1963
Aruba Ariba Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 oz – Aruba Ariba “Banana infused Rum”
- 1 1/2 oz – Pineapple juice
- 1 1/2 oz – Orange juice
- ½ oz – Fresh lemon juice
- Float grenadine (Kukuï)
- Garnish with orange & cherry
Instructions:
- Pour all ingredients in a hurricane glass. Garnish with orange zest and cherry.
WE DONATE 1% TO PROTECT SEA TURTLES IN THE CARIBBEAN
Aruba is surrounded by marina wildlife. It’s why we’ve pledged to contribute to its surrounding waters and support this lifelong bond to the sea. As part of the Spirited Union mission, to take less and give back, we’re donating 1% of our revenue to support sea turtle conservation in the Dutch Caribbean.
