Rum Sour Recipe
Get excited, my fellow rum lovers — this classic rum sour is your perfect refreshing cocktail! Featuring a smooth, frothy topping that makes for an impressive presentation, the rum sour perfectly shows off a well-balanced cocktail with sweet and sour notes.
How to Make the Best Rum Sour
This classic rum sour is the perfect refreshing cocktail for any occasion. With a smooth, frothy topping that creates an impressive presentation, the rum sour showcases a beautifully balanced blend of sweet and sour notes that rum lovers will adore.
The key to this cocktail lies in the two-part shaking technique—the dry shake without ice helps emulsify the egg white, creating that signature silky foam, while the wet shake with ice properly chills and dilutes the drink. The combination of dark rum with orgeat and fresh lemon juice creates a sophisticated flavor profile that’s both smooth and refreshing.
Whether you’re entertaining guests or treating yourself to something special, this rum sour is sure to become your go-to cocktail. After one sip, you’ll understand why this classic has stood the test of time.
Rum Sour
Get excited, my fellow rum lovers — this classic rum sour is your perfect refreshing cocktail! Featuring a smooth, frothy topping that makes for an impressive presentation, the rum sour perfectly shows off a well-balanced cocktail with sweet and sour notes.
Ingredients
Main
Instructions
Preparation
- Add the dark rum, orgeat, lemon juice, egg white and bitters to the cocktail shaker or mason jar without ice. Seal and shake for 30 seconds. This is the dry shake.
- Open the shaker or jar and add a big handful of ice. Seal and shake vigorously for a minute or two. This is the wet shake, and it's a longer shake to properly build the topping froth.
- Strain into a chilled sour, coupe or martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- The dry shake is essential for creating the signature frothy topping.
- Shake vigorously during the wet shake to properly develop the foam.