Rum Sour
المكونات
- Light rum 2 oz
- Lemon Juice 1 oz
- Sugar 1/2 tsp superfine
- Orange 1
- Maraschino cherry 1
التعليمات
In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the rum, lemon juice, and sugar. Shake well. Strain into a sour glass and garnish with the orange slice and the cherry.
The Rum Sour is a classic sour cocktail made with light rum, fresh lemon juice, and a small amount of superfine sugar, shaken and strained into a whiskey sour glass and garnished with an orange slice and maraschino cherry. It applies the fundamental sour template — spirit, citrus, sweetener — to rum, resulting in a bright, balanced, and approachable drink. The cocktail is a staple of the sour family alongside the Whiskey Sour and Amaretto Sour.
History & Origins
Sour cocktails are among the oldest categories in American mixology, with documented recipes appearing in Jerry Thomas's 1862 bartending guide. The Rum Sour developed as bartenders applied the sour formula to rum, a widely available spirit in the Americas. Its origin is disputed, though rum sour recipes appear consistently in bartending literature from the late 19th century onward.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Bright lemon zest with a clean, slightly sweet sugarcane note from the light rum. Palate: Tart and citrus-forward, with lemon juice providing acidity balanced by the sugar's sweetness and rum's light body; the orange garnish adds a complementary aromatic note. Finish: Refreshing, clean, and lightly tart with a faint cherry sweetness from the garnish.
Pro Tip
Use superfine sugar to ensure it dissolves completely during shaking, preventing any undissolved granules from diluting unevenly.
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