Taste profile
Balanced, sweet, balanced, and smooth.
RumMediumWhiskey sour glass
Cocktail guide
Rum Sour
Rum Sour combines Light Rum, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Orange in a ordinary drink served in a whiskey sour glass. It is a strong fit for summer patio and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for summer patio.
Quick fact
Rum Sour is usually served as a ordinary drink in a whiskey sour glass, and its identity is shaped by Light Rum, Lemon Juice, Sugar.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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- 1In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the rum, lemon juice, and sugar.
- 2Shake well.
- 3Strain into a sour glass and garnish with the orange slice and the cherry.
Method
Shaken
Finish
Usually finished with Lemon Juice and Orange.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Sweet
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Rum Sour is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Light Rum, Lemon Juice, Sugar.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Whiskey sour glass
Method
Shaken
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect round sweetness with support from Light Rum, Lemon Juice, Sugar. Great with grilled food, tacos, chips, citrusy bites, or party snacks.
Serving & context
Serve in a whiskey sour glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Rum Sour sits comfortably in the rum cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
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Rum Sour is usually served as a ordinary drink in a whiskey sour glass, and its identity is shaped by Light Rum, Lemon Juice, Sugar.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Rum
Category
Ordinary Drink
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Whiskey sour glass
Method
Shaken
Garnish
Usually finished with Lemon Juice and Orange.
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