Caribbean Citrus Rum Stir
A smooth and zesty blend of aged rum, fresh citrus, and a touch of honey stirred to silky perfection. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together aged rum, fresh grapefruit juice, and fresh lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz aged rum
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 2 dashes orange bitters
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes and pour in 2 oz aged rum, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz honey syrup.
- Step 2: Add 2 dashes of orange bitters and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 3: Double strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass using a fine mesh strainer to ensure smoothness.
- Step 4: Garnish by expressing a wide strip of orange peel over the surface, twisting to release oils, then resting it elegantly on the rim.
