Happy National Rum Day!: 5 Great Rum Cocktails At 5 Great L.A. Bars

Zombie Bowl @ Caña Rum Bar

It's perfectly understandable to think that a members-only rum and cigar bar in the suddenly-classy area surrounding Staples Center and L.A. Live might be worth recommending for something other than a giant punchbowl full of guaranteed blackout, but perhaps the greatest thing about Caña Rum Bar, and there's plenty to like, is that they still manage to resist the temptation to take themselves too seriously. How else do you explain a menu that divides cocktails into "Daggers," "Pistols," and "Cannons," depending on the amount of damage the drink is liable to do, or the so-called "more is more" philosophy that goes into their deliciously deadly punch bowls? And if you're going for punch, we recommend going all out with the Zombie, a drink legendary for its ability to put even the experienced rum drinker out on his or her ass. Their version includes Don Q Gold, Appleton Reserve and Lemonhart 151 to ensure that you get your money's worth. When you come to, you'll be delighted to discover that your $20 annual membership fee to the Rum Society includes monthly tastings and educational events featuring the world's top rum experts. Caña Rum Bar, 714 West Olympic Blvd., 90014, (213) 745-7090 [via]