Today is National Rum Day. Here’s a list of freebies and deals to mark the occasion (along with a history lesson)

For pirates and Tiki bar lovers, today is a very important occasion. National Rum Day (Sunday, August 16, 2026) celebrates the sweet and spicy alcohol found in piña coladas, zombies, and mojitos. Let’s take a look at some history before we dive into the deals. How rum is made There are many different varieties of rum, but all of them start with sugarcane. Once harvested, the sugarcane is transformed into one of the base ingredients for the liquor: molasses, cane juice, or cane syrup. Next is…