3-Ingredient Rum Sour Recipe Without Egg White
This 3-Ingredient Rum Sour Recipe Without Egg White is a perfect blend of dark rum and freshly squeezed lemon juice combined in a cocktail shaker with a splash of simple syrup. The mixture is poured over ice to create a refreshing rum and lemon cocktail. Impress your guests with your mixology skills!
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Rum Sour Ingredients & Substitutions
- Dark rum. Use dark rum or aged rum. Light rum can be substituted if that’s all you have. As to which dark rum to use, there are many kinds. For more information, read this article on the best dark rums.
- Lemon juice. Use freshly squeezed for the best flavor. For a different flavor, use lime juice.
- Simple syrup. Make homemade simple syrup using equal parts sugar and water heated until the sugar dissolves. You can also use store-bought simple syrup, honey, or agave syrup.
- Garnish. This is optional, but you can garnish with a lemon slice or maraschino cherries.
See the printable recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
How to make this rum sour drink
Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Add dark rum, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Step 2: Put the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
Step 3: Fill an old-fashioned glass (rocks glass) 2/3 full with ice cubes. Strain the mixture into the glass.
Step 4: Garnish with a slice of lemon and maraschino cherries. Serve immediately.
Expert tips
- Use a high-quality dark rum for the best taste in this simple rum sour recipe.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice will give you the best flavor.
- Shake the rum sour cocktail with ice. This chills it and adds a tiny amount of water to balance the flavors.
Additions & variations
- Add a splash of orange liqueur or orange bitters.
- Swap the dark rum with spiced rum for a different flavor.
- Add a raw egg white to the shaker to create a frothy, creamy top layer for a silky texture. This is a classic addition to many sour cocktails.
- Add a splash of soda water for a fizzy and lighter version.
- Don’t drink and drive – enjoy responsibly and in moderation.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can. While a shaker is ideal for mixing and chilling, you can also stir the ingredients with ice in a glass or use a mason jar as a makeshift shaker.
Absolutely! Replace the rum with a mixture of pineapple and apple juice.
It’s best enjoyed fresh, but you can mix the rum, lemon juice, and simple syrup ahead of time and refrigerate. Just shake with ice and serve when ready.
Focus on garnish. A lemon wheel, maraschino cherries, or a sprig of mint can add visual appeal.
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3-Ingredient Rum Sour Recipe Without Egg White
Ingredients
- 2 ounces dark rum
- ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- ice cubes
- lemon slice and maraschino cherry for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Add dark rum, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the cocktail shaker. Put the lid on the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.2 ounces dark rum, ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice, ½ ounce simple syrup
- Fill an old-fashioned glass ⅔ full with ice cubes.ice cubes
- Strain the mixture from the cocktail shaker into the glass.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon and a maraschino cherry and serve immediately.lemon slice and maraschino cherry for garnish
Notes
- Use a high-quality dark rum for the best taste.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice will give you the best flavor.
- Shake the cocktail with ice. This chills it and adds a tiny amount of water to balance the flavors.
