What ingredients are in a Acapulco?

1 1/2 oz Light rum, 1 1/2 tsp Triple sec, 1 tblsp Lime juice, 1 tsp Sugar, 1 Egg White, 1 Mint

What glass do you use for a Acapulco?

A Acapulco is traditionally served in a Old-fashioned glass.

How strong is a Acapulco?

A Acapulco has an estimated ABV of 11,11%.

How many calories are in a Acapulco?

A Acapulco contains approximately 181 calories per serving.

Acapulco

Verre Old-fashioned glass

Difficulté Hard

Calories ~181 kcal

ABV 11,11%

Ingrédients

Light rum 1 1/2 oz
Triple sec 1 1/2 tsp
Lime juice 1 tblsp
Sugar 1 tsp
Egg White 1
Mint 1

Instructions

Combine and shake all ingredients (except mint) with ice and strain into an old-fashioned glass over ice cubes. Add the sprig of mint and serve.

Tropical Fruity

The Acapulco is a bright and frothy cocktail that pairs light rum with triple sec, lime juice, and sugar, elevated by an egg white that creates a silky texture and foam layer. A sprig of fresh mint provides an aromatic garnish that lifts the tropical character of the drink. At 11.11% ABV, it strikes a balance between refreshing citrus and the smoothness that egg white imparts.

History & Origins

Named after the Mexican Pacific resort city, the Acapulco cocktail evokes tropical leisure and appeared in mid-20th century cocktail literature, though its precise origin is disputed. The inclusion of egg white places it in the sour cocktail tradition, which dates to the late 19th century. The rum and lime combination reflects the classic pairing found throughout Caribbean and Mexican coastal bar culture.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh lime and mint lead, with a clean, slightly sweet rum note underneath. Palate: Bright lime sourness balanced by the sweetness of sugar and triple sec's orange, with a creamy, velvety texture from the egg white foam. Finish: Clean and refreshing, with a mint coolness that lingers.

citrusy tropical minty creamy tart

Pro Tip

Dry shake all ingredients without ice first to fully emulsify the egg white, then add ice and shake again before straining.

Data verified septembre 2016

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