Rum Sour
This Rum Sour shakes aged rum, fresh lime juice and simple syrup into a citrus-led cocktail with a lime wheel and no egg white.
Built to the standard modern spec; not yet tested in our kitchen. How we test.
The recipe.
Scaling adjusts quantities only. Prepare shaken drinks in individual portions.
Let’s make a good drink.
Chill a coupe and prepare a lime wheel.
Measure the rum, lime juice and simple syrup into a shaker.
Add ice and shake until thoroughly cold.
Strain into the coupe and add the lime wheel.
A thoughtful finish
- Use ordinary simple syrup for this build; rich syrup changes the sweetness at the same volume.
- Measure the lime after removing seeds.
- The coupe is a labeled serving adaptation of the source’s tumbler presentation.
Common mistakes
- Adding egg white changes the texture and preparation of this egg-free version.
- Using lime cordial instead of juice adds another sweetener.
- Assuming every Rum Sour uses these amounts overlooks published differences.
A few good questions.
Does this Rum Sour contain egg white?
No. Mount Gay’s cited formula is egg-free.
Does it use lemon or lime?
This version uses fresh lime juice.
Why is it served in a coupe here?
The assigned directory glass is a coupe; the company source serves a tumbler, so this is identified as a serving adaptation.
Can I use another rum?
Yes, as an ingredient adaptation. Keep track of the bottle because rum sweetness and flavor vary.
Variations
- Source tumbler presentation — Use a tumbler instead of the assigned coupe to follow the company’s serving glass.
- Different aged rum — ingredient adaptation — Try another aged rum at the same measure and identify the bottle used.
Where it comes from
This Rum Sour shakes aged rum, fresh lime juice and simple syrup into a citrus-led cocktail with a lime wheel and no egg white.
Sources
- Mount Gay Rum — Rum Sour (company source) link
Strength. About 1.43 US standard drinks at an estimated 17.2% ABV, estimated from the ingredients and technique, not measured. What that means.
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