Dark Rum Sour
- Glass
- Rocks
- Difficulty
- Easy
- ABV
- ~20%
Ingredients
- 2 ozdark rum60 ml
- 1 ozfresh lime juice30 ml
- ¾ ozdemerara syrup22 ml
- 2 dashesangostura bitters
Instructions
Combine dark rum, lime juice, demerara syrup, and bitters in a shaker with ice. Shake hard and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and a dash of bitters on top.
Sips & Tips
Technique
Demerara syrup (2:1 demerara sugar to water) adds a molasses richness that complements dark rum perfectly. The bitters add aromatic complexity.
Balance
Dark rum has more flavor than white, so it can handle a richer sweetener. The lime needs to be fresh and generous to cut through the rum's weight.
History
Variations
Jamaican Rum Sour
Use a funky Jamaican rum (Smith & Cross) for an intensely flavorful, banana-forward version.
You might also like
Dark Rum Sour
Glass: Rocks | Difficulty: Easy | ABV: ~20%
Ingredients
- 2 oz dark rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ¾ oz demerara syrup
- 2 dashes angostura bitters
Instructions
Combine dark rum, lime juice, demerara syrup, and bitters in a shaker with ice. Shake hard and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and a dash of bitters on top.