Cinnamon-Spiced Rum Sour
A warm and tangy cocktail blending aged rum with fresh citrus and a touch of cinnamon syrup for a cozy, balanced experience. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together aged dark rum, fresh lime juice, cinnamon syrup 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 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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 dark rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz cinnamon syrup
- 1 egg white (optional for foam)
- a pinch for garnish ground cinnamon
- large cubes ice cubes
- 1 wheel for garnish lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz aged dark rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz cinnamon syrup, and 1 egg white (if using) into a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify and create foam.
- Step 3: Fill the shaker with large ice cubes and shake again for 12 seconds until the shaker is cold.
- Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Lightly dust the surface with a pinch of ground cinnamon using a fine sieve.
- Step 6: Garnish by resting a lime wheel on the rim, angled slightly outward for presentation.
