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SAN DIEGO — For countless individuals, the Beach Boys’ music forms an integral part of their childhood memories.

In this Zevely Zone, I made a trip to Mission Beach to share some time on the sand with a true legend.

San Diego is renowned for its sunlight, surf, and sandy beaches, elements brilliantly translated into popular hits by Mike Love, co-founder of the Beach Boys. If San Diego is your hometown, you would probably remember the captivating Beach Boys concerts following Padres games.

Mike revisits our shores to advertise his newly launched, family-owned rum brand. On March 19, Club Kokomo Spirits, a company acclaimed for their award-winning canned cocktails, introduced an exclusive line of premium artisanal rums.

Mike once resided in San Diego. Notably, when the Beach Boys launched Pet Sounds, their album cover was shot at the San Diego Zoo.

“Our songs continue to warm hearts, drawing thousands to our concerts,” Mike stated.

In 2010, while the Beach Boys were on a strenuous national tour, Mike’s spouse, Jacquelyne, reminisced about a memorable date they had in New York City. “We were lucky to have a rare night off,” she said. “If he’s not sipping red wine, champagne, or an occasional beer, Mike has a penchant for mojitos. I teasingly call him my mojito snob.”

Legend tells that Mike was served the ideal mojito that night, which motivated him to create his signature “Koko” Mojito.

“This is how it all started,” said Brian Love.

Mike’s son presented us with a variety of their canned cocktails and the family’s latest innovation. “This is launching new this year, these are the three bottles of rum that we are doing,” said Brian.

Club Kokomo Spirits are developed in San Diego and Seven Caves Distillery. The distilling processes are managed by Geoff Longenecker, the founder and owner of small batch distillery Seven Caves Spirits.

Who makes the best mojito in the Love family?

“Oh, debatable,” said Brian. While Brian and Jacqueline, went head-to-head in a mojito mix-off, I asked Mike about marketing regarding a jingle for the rum. “Well, the jingle we did in 1988 went to number one it was called Kokomo, so that’s the jingle,” said Mike.

As for the winner of the mother-son mojito taste test, Mike closed his eyes and took of sip of both cocktails. “They are both good,” he announced. The 82-year-old Beach Boy is still creating harmony that’s music to our ears. “We want it to have the best vibrations possible,” said Mike. “Cheers!”

Club Kokomo Spirits produces award-winning rum and gin-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails and now a new line of artisan crafted bottled rums. The company prides itself on using high-quality ingredients, including natural sugars and flavors. For more information, visit www.clubkokomospirits.com. Kokomo topped the charts in countries around the world, hitting #1 in the US and Australia.

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