A Blend Born from the Heart

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In the mid 2000s, I split my time between South Florida and Costa Rica, mixing business meetings with barefoot beach walks on the Pacific coast. There, my Costa Rican business partner introduced me to the ultimate Cuba Libre ('rum & cola cocktail'): a blend of award-winning 4-year aged rum, a twist of lime, and Mexican-made cane sugar cola. That first sip - smooth, balanced, and full of oaky character - changed everything. I knew I had to can that experience and share it with the rest of the world!

In 2014, I launched Libre Rum & Cola® out of Miami Beach - a diet version of my craft cocktail. We were a small, scrappy team, but our ready-to-drink (RTD) concept caught on with boaters, bars, and beachgoers. Just as we prepared to release a cane sugar version, a near-fatal boating accident changed my life. Recovery was tough, but by God’s grace, I healed, and the dream stayed alive.

Five years later, I moved back to my hometown of Buffalo, NY, to be closer to my mom. That time with family sparked a fresh perspective. I rebranded with Brad’s Blend of Rum & Cola®, a refined take on the traditional Cuba Libre. This is America’s 1st handcrafted rum & cola canned cocktail, made with premium 4-year aged rum and my signature cola recipe, crafted from a dozen secret citrus oils and spices. From blending to canning, I personally oversee every step to ensure our rum & cola blends are delivered fresh and perfect to fans across the country. 

Crack open a Brad’s Blend and taste the soul of Costa Rica, the heart of Buffalo, and a dream that refused to die. Thank you for supporting my journey... it means more than you'll ever know.

Here’s to great cocktails, great friends, and wherever the road leads next!

Cheers,

Brad