Spiced Honey Rum Flip
A smooth, warming cocktail combining dark rum and honey with aromatic spices, topped with a creamy froth. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together dark rum, honey syrup (2:1 honey to water), 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 250 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 honey syrup (2:1 honey to water)
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 whole egg white
- a pinch ground cinnamon
- as needed ice cubes
- a pinch for garnish ground nutmeg
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz dark rum, 1 oz honey syrup, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 1 whole egg white, and a pinch of ground cinnamon to a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create froth.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake again hard for 15 seconds until the shaker is cold and frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish with a light dusting of freshly grated nutmeg over the frothy surface.
