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With dark rum, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup and an egg white this rum sour is a simple cocktail that is both sweet, tart and refreshing.
I can't get enough cocktails these days - from an apple mojito to limoncello spritz to a peach martini to an apple cider cocktail to an Aperol negroni.
While the classic sour cocktail is made with whiskey, I had a big bottle of dark rum on hand so I wanted to mix it up.
A traditional sour is made with whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white. But this cocktail uses rum instead of whiskey and maple syrup instead of simple syrup.
And while I added the egg white for the froth that a sour is known for, it isn't necessary. Either way, this rum sour is a drink that everyone will enjoy.
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Ingredient Notes
- Rum - known for its underlying profile of sweet, toasted sugar, I like to use dark rum for this cocktail. If you only have white rum, try this rum margarita. But if you prefer vodka, you can try this vodka sour.
- Lemon juice - where the sourness comes from with this rum sour. You can also use lime juice or even orange juice.
- Maple syrup - I like the simplicity of using maple syrup as it complements the rum but you can also make your own simple syrup or try honey.
- Egg white - adds frothiness, viscosity and mouthfeel to the cocktail, but isn't necessary. If you are concerned about raw eggs, you can just omit it.
See recipe card for quantities.
Step-by-Step Photos
Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake for 30 seconds. Add ice and shake for an additional 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled glass and top with an orange peel.
FAQs
A sour is a mixed drink with a base liquor, citrus juice, sweetener and sometimes egg whites. They come in many varieties.
If you want a more traditional sour cocktail, just use the same amount of whiskey.
No. Egg whites will have very little effect on the cocktail's taste. They add a nice rich, silky, foam texture. So it is all about preference.
If you want some foam but are concerned about raw egg, you can try Ms. Better's Bitters. It is vegan and actually works in creating foam!
I personally like using a coupe glass, but an old fashioned whiskey glass works as well.
Types of Rum
While there are a few varieties, there are 4 main types of rum, and they all vary slightly in their flavor. Just depends on what you are looking for.
- White - the lightest in flavor and typically used in drinks like a mango mojito.
- Gold - aged longer than its white counterpart. It usually has caramel added to give its golden hue and has a smoother taste than white rum.
- Dark - result of double distillation and should be sipped as its a stronger flavor like whiskey.
- Spiced - usually made from molasses or sugarcane syrup and typically adds spices to amplify the sweetness or add heat.
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
- Use a rum you like as the flavor comes from it.
- You can replace the lemon juice with lime juice if you prefer.
- Do a dry shake first before adding the ice which cools the drink but strengthens the foam.
- Chill the glass so it remains cold for longer.
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Rum Sour
Ingredients
- 2 oz dark rum
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz maple syrup
- 1 egg white (optional)
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake for 30 seconds. Add ice and shake for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and top add an orange peel as garnish.
Notes
- Use a rum you like as the flavor comes from it.
- You can replace the lemon juice with lime juice if you prefer.
- Do a dry shake first before adding the ice which cools the drink but strengthens the foam.
- Chill the glass so it remains cold for longer.
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