Spiced Hibiscus Rum Sour
A floral and spiced sour cocktail blending aged rum with tart hibiscus syrup and a hint of warming cinnamon. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together aged rum, hibiscus syrup, 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 "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 rum
- 3/4 oz hibiscus syrup
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg white
- a pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 for garnish dried hibiscus flower
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a shaker without ice, add 2 oz aged rum, 3/4 oz hibiscus syrup, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 1 egg white, and a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker to the brim and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to ensure a silky texture.
- Step 5: Garnish with a single dried hibiscus flower floated gently on the foam surface.
