It may be Monday, but it is also a gorgeous, sunny day in mid-August--which means it is acceptable to wrap up the work day with a tasty, tropical cocktail. You know, to honor National Rum Day.
National Rum Day might not warrant a day off or holiday pay, but it does give you an excuse to get one of those too-sweet yet delicious drinks that you usually avoid due to shame or fear of hangovers.
We rounded up some of the best places in Chicago to snag a rum cocktail. Check them out:
Rum Day In Chicago: The Best Places To Snag A Tropical Cocktail
Hala Kahiki Lounge (01 of06)
(credit:Flickr: Fuzzy Gerdes)
Castaways (02 of06)
Trader Vic's(03 of06)
(credit:Flickr: mil8)
Violet Hour(04 of06)
(credit:Flickr: TenSafeFrogs)
Uncle Fatty's Rum Resort(05 of06)
(credit:E. Thomas for Uncle Fatty's)
Trader Todd's (06 of06)
(credit:Flickr: spablab)