The Rum Punch Party Drink served at Florida’s Little Palm Island Resort & Spa is delightfully known as the Gumby Slumber.
The name, “Gumby Slumber” comes from “the walk you will do headed for a hammock to sleep it off.” If you are old enough to remember Gumby, you understand. If not, see below.
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Gumby Slumber
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Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa is a luxurious and secluded island paradise located in the Florida Keys. Known for its exclusivity and privacy, the resort offers a serene and romantic retreat for guests seeking an idyllic tropical getaway.
Situated on a private island off the coast of Little Torch Key, Little Palm Island Resort & Spa is accessible only by boat or seaplane, adding to its sense of seclusion. The resort is surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise waters, pristine white sandy beaches, and lush tropical vegetation, creating a breathtaking natural setting.
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa Website
Rum Punch
Rum Punch is a refreshing, tropical cocktail made with rum, fruit juices (such as pineapple, orange and lime) and a touch of sweetness from sugar or grenadine. It’s known for its easy recipe, vibrant flavors, a hint of spice and the ability to relax you instantly on any island in the Caribbean – or transport you mentally to a sunny beach paradise if you are drinking it at home! – with just one sip.
Rum Punch is always an interesting drink to try as you visit different Islands in the Caribbean, as the recipe varies from island to island and resort to resort.
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Gumby Slumber
You will need These Liquors and Mixers to make this Gumby Slumber Recipe
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Gumby and the Gumby Slumber
Do you remember Gumby?
Gumby, is a popular character that first appeared in 1955 on the Howdy Doody TV show as a flat, green clay figure. Since then, Gumby has had his own successful TV series and even starred in a full-length movie in 1995. Accompanied by his loyal companion, Pokey, a talking orange pony, Gumby embarks on thrilling adventures in various historical eras and unique environments.
Gumby’s distinct characteristics – being flat and malleable, allows for exaggerated and fluid movements when walking. That’s where the name Gumby Slumber comes from. The deceptive potency of this cocktail sneaks up on you – so that after you drink one or two and try to rise from your bar stool, you may find yourself moving in a loose and exaggerated manner, reminiscent of Gumby, as you navigate your way back to your room or a comfortable hammock to slumber away the afternoon.
During the 1960s and after the movie, Gumby merchandise gained considerable popularity. My brother and I owned Gumby and Pokey figurines – as did my son, 30 years later. Did you? Feel free to share your stories below in the comments section.
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Gumby Slumber is everything you want in a party drink. It is…
- Easy to Make – Equal parts of 5 easy-to-find ingredients
- Easy to Serve – Multiply the ingredients amounts and make a pitcher. Serve in any glass. Leave off the garnish, if you like – no one will care
- Easy to Drink. – Maybe…Too easy. Watch yourself on this one.
If you like pool or deck parties, boat trips, camping, picnics or any other Summertime fun and entertaining, Gumby Slumber should definitely find a place on your list of cocktails.
Gumby Slumber Cocktail from Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, Little Torch Key, FL
The Rum Punch Party Drink served at Florida’s Little Palm Island Resort & Spa is delightfully known as the Gumby Slumber. The name, "Gumby Slumber" comes from "the walk you will do headed for a hammock to sleep it off."
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Materials
- 1 1/2 ounces fresh-pressed Pineapple Juice
- 1 1/2 ounces Cranberry Juice
- 1 1/2 ounces freshly-squeezed Orange Juice
- 1 1/2 ounces Spiced Rum like Captain Morgan
- 1 1/2 ounces Coconut Rum like Malibu
- Pineapple Slice for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, except pineapple slice, in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake well.
- Strain into an ice-filled Highball, Beer, Tulip, Iced-Tea, Red Solo Cup or other glass.
- Garnish with pineapple slice.
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Photo of Gumby Slumber is by Mark and is free to use and share under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) License. Recipe is courtesy of Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, found in Porch Parties recipe book. Little Palm Island Resort & Spa and Little Torch Key information found on the Little Palm Island Resort & Spa website, Wikipedia and various travel sites. Additional Information Courtesy of Wikipedia and is used by permission.
