Rum Cocktail
Elevate your next happy hour with this refreshing and easy-to-make Rum Cocktail that seamlessly balances tangy lime, smooth white rum, and a touch of sweetness from simple syrup. Ready in just five minutes, this timeless cocktail is shaken to icy perfection and served with an optional garnish of a lime wheel and fresh mint sprig for a touch of elegance. Whether you're crafting cocktails for a crowd or enjoying a solo sip, this tropical-inspired drink is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Perfect for warm-weather gatherings or anytime you crave a taste of the Caribbean, this rum cocktail is as versatile as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz White Rum
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
- 1 cup Ice Cubes
- 1 piece Lime Wheel (for garnish)
- 1 sprig Mint Sprig (optional garnish)
Instructions
Fill a cocktail shaker with the ice cubes.
Add the white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
Securely close the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds, until the mixture is well chilled.
Strain the cocktail into a chilled rocks glass or cocktail glass filled with fresh ice (optional).
Garnish with the lime wheel and mint sprig, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your classic rum cocktail!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 40 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
