Spiced Caribbean Rum Cooler
A vibrant cocktail featuring dark rum and tropical spices, balanced by fresh lime juice and a hint of sweetness for a laid-back island vibe. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together dark rum, fresh lime juice, spiced honey 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 dark rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz spiced honey syrup
- 2 oz ginger beer
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 lime wheel
- 1 fresh mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice. Pour in 2 oz dark rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz spiced honey syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 3: Strain into a double old-fashioned glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz ginger beer and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing a lime wheel on the rim and a fresh mint sprig inside the glass, gently slapped to release aroma.
