This 3-Ingredient Rum SourRecipe 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!
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
Nutritional information is approximate and is meant as a guideline only.Expert Tips:
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.