Message in a BOTTLE Jupiter has a namesake rum—and it comes in unique flavor profiles
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elissa Williams says launching Jupiter Rum Company a little more than a year ago has been a learn-asyou-go journey. But while challenging at times, the product speaks for itself. The company produces two flavors of Jupiter Rum: The original Butterscotch Rum is sweet and buttery with hints of vanilla, and the 1660 Spiced Rum is a bit stronger with hints of cinnamon and anise (the spiced rum is SEA SALT MARTINI named for the 1660 2 oz. Jupiter Rum Butterscotch shipwreck of the San 2 oz. Baileys Salted Caramel 1 oz. cream Miguel Archangel off Caramel sauce the coast of Jupiter). Sea salt “Manufacturers Pretzel have long been addDip rim of martini glass in caramel ing flavors to whiskey sauce and sea salt. Mix Jupiter Rum Butterscotch, Baileys, and cream and vodka, but unique in an ice-filled shaker. Pour into glass rum flavors are new and garnish with a pretzel. to the market,” says
Williams, who lives in Jupiter Farms. “There is no official largescale butterscotch rum on the market, so we are the first. “We sold out of our first order of rum within two months.” Before she even had a flavor profile, Williams commissioned South Florida artist Mike Williams to create the label, which showcases elements of the Jupiter lifestyle like crystal blue waters and the lighthouse. She sourced local ingredients and found a bottling distillery in Broward County. “Throughout the Caribbean islands, rum is offered as the main drink of choice,” says Williams. “It is not, however, front and center in the States. We want to let people know that rum can be just as fun.” Jupiter Rum can be purchased at most area liquor stores and through the company’s website and is served around town at local spots like Crosby Kitchen & Bar, Old Florida Bar and Grill, Dive Bar, and more. jupiterrumco.com
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more than 165 Playa Bowls locations across the country, with the newest location set to open on Indiantown Road sometime this spring. Originally created around the idea of healthy and sustainable living, the menu at Playa Bowls consists of superfruit bowls, oatmeal bowls, fresh juices, and smoothies. The bowls can be adapted to vegan, gluten-free, or other special diets. “We know many folks in the community are going to love the menu as much as we do,” says Michael. playabowls.com NOAH FECKS
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he ever-popular and healthful Playa Bowls is coming to Jupiter, thanks to local franchise owners Michael and Jenna Zorn. The couple, who relocated to Florida from New Jersey in 2021, have a long history with the company and are excited to bring it to their new hometown. “We’ve been taking our family to Playa Bowls for many years for fruit bowls, smoothies, and juices,” says Michael. “When we found out we could open a franchise in Jupiter, we jumped at the opportunity.” The original Playa Bowls launched in 2014 in Belmar, New Jersey and was the brainchild of surfers Abby Taylor and Rob Giuliani. The two friends would travel to popular surf destinations like Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, California, and Hawaii and indulge in delicious post-surf treats at these spots and decided to bring the concept to Jersey. Today, there are
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