Cuban Citrus Rum Collins

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A vibrant, fizzy Collins cocktail that combines Cuban rum with fresh grapefruit and lime juices, accented by a touch of sweetness and soda. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together aged Cuban rum, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime 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 170 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.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 170 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes and pour in 1.5 oz aged Cuban rum, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz agave syrup.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled and the shaker forms condensation.
  3. Step 3: Strain the mixture into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  4. Step 4: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon once to combine.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a thin grapefruit twist expressed over the glass surface, then rested on the rim alongside a lime wheel.

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