Tiki-Inspired Spiced Rum Sour
A tropical sour cocktail that balances rich spiced rum with tangy lime and a touch of sweetness, topped with frothy egg white foam. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together spiced rum, fresh lime juice, demerara 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 spiced rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz demerara syrup
- 1 egg white
- 3 drops Angostura bitters
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Instructions
- Step 1: Combine 2 oz spiced rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.75 oz demerara syrup, and 1 egg white in a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake again for 15 seconds until the outside is frosty.
- Step 4: Fine strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 5: Garnish by dripping 3 drops of Angostura bitters onto the foam and using a toothpick to create a decorative swirl.






