This is “Small Bites,” a South Florida Sun Sentinel feature with tiny tidbits on the food and beverage scene — because we know that sometimes you just don’t have room for a long article. You want a little news brief instead, an amuse bouche of information, if you will. Enjoy!
WHAT: Hip hop honcho Fat Joe and Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar have teamed up for a new signature cocktail.
Called “The Fat Joe” Skinny Mo, it’s a mojito made with Sonrisa Puerto Rican Rum, specifically Sonrisa Platino Rum along with fresh mint, lime, agave nectar and coconut water.
Fat Joe (real name: Joseph Cartagena) co-owns the Sonrisa Rum brand, which was officially launched during Miami Grand Prix Racing Week in May.
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“The Fat Joe” Skinny Mo is a new mojito cocktail created in a partnership between rapper Fat Joe and Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar restaurants. (Sonrisa Rum/Courtesy)
The star-powered cocktail was inspired by the rapper’s health transformation and love for good drinks. (Sonrisa’s website says its Platino Rum has “zero carbs, zero sugar, [is] gluten-free, and Keto-friendly.”)
“The drink is light, fresh and delicious without the added sugar, so I know people are definitely going to love it,” he said. “We’re really excited about the future of Sonrisa Rum, and I’m proud of our team’s work to create a brand that delivers great quality and flavor.”
COST: $13.50 for “The Fat Joe” Skinny Mo
WHERE: Rocco’s Tacos has South Florida locations in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens.
INFORMATION: roccostacos.com
EXTRA TIDBITS: Rocco’s Tacos has also worked with restaurateur and TV personality Guy Fieri and actor Mark Wahlberg in the past. Owner Rocco Mangel’s family business has always been restaurants: His grandfather ran the iconic Copacabana in Manhattan.
Sonrisa Rum
Fat Joe’s Sonrisa Puerto Rican Rum was launched during Miami Grand Prix Racing Week back in May. (Sonrisa Rum/Courtesy)