What ingredients are in a Adam?

2 oz Dark Rum, 1 oz Lemon Juice, 1 tsp Grenadine

What glass do you use for a Adam?

A Adam is traditionally served in a Cocktail glass.

How strong is a Adam?

A Adam has an estimated ABV of 19.71%.

How many calories are in a Adam?

A Adam contains approximately 158 calories per serving.

Adam

Glass Cocktail glass

Difficulty Easy

Calories ~158 kcal

ABV 19.71%

Ingredients

Dark Rum 2 oz
Lemon Juice 1 oz
Grenadine 1 tsp

Instructions

In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine all of the ingredients. Shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass.

Alcoholic Holiday

The Adam is a streamlined rum sour that combines dark rum with fresh lemon juice and a small measure of grenadine to balance the tartness with a hint of pomegranate sweetness. Shaken with ice and strained into a cocktail glass, it is clean, citrus-forward, and spirit-driven at 19.71% ABV. The dark rum provides a molasses richness that grounds the bright lemon character.

History & Origins

The Adam cocktail appears in American cocktail literature from the mid-20th century and is often associated with holiday entertaining, though its precise origin is disputed. It follows the simple sour formula of spirit, citrus, and sweetener that has been a cornerstone of bartending since the 19th century. The use of dark rum and grenadine suggests a Caribbean influence filtered through mainland American bar culture.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright lemon zest and a faint tropical-fruit sweetness from the grenadine, underpinned by dark rum's molasses warmth. Palate: Tart lemon leads, with the dark rum's body and sweetness following; grenadine rounds the edges without overwhelming the citrus. Finish: Medium-length, clean and citrusy with a gentle rum warmth.

tart citrusy molasses sweet rum-forward

Pro Tip

Use freshly squeezed lemon juice rather than bottled for the brightest flavor, and shake hard with plenty of ice for proper dilution.

Data verified September 2016

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