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Rum Sour

Served in a coupe glass

Rum Sour

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Dark rum
  • 22.5 ml Lime juice
  • 15 ml Simple syrup
  • 1 piece Egg white

Preparation

Dry shake all ingredients, then shake with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Garnish

Lime wheel

Origin story

The Rum Sour is part of the sour cocktail family, with origins tracing back to the 19th century when rum was a popular base spirit. It reflects the trend of mixing rum with citrus for a refreshing drink.