Tropical Ginger Rum Collins
A refreshing and effervescent rum cocktail brightened with fresh lime and spicy ginger, perfect for summer sipping. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together white rum, fresh lime juice, ginger 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 140 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
- 1.5 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz ginger syrup
- 3 oz club soda
- 1 lime wheel
- 1 fresh mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a Collins glass with ice cubes to the top.
- Step 2: In a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice, combine 1.5 oz white rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz ginger syrup.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 4: Strain into the prepared Collins glass over the ice.
- Step 5: Top with 3 oz club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon to combine without flattening the bubbles.
- Step 6: Garnish with 1 lime wheel floated on top and a fresh mint sprig placed upright at the rim.






