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Shaken · 1 serving

Fireman's Sour

A balanced shaken cocktail combining white rum, lime juice, grenadine.

Short answer

Fireman's Sour is a shaken cocktail made with white rum, lime juice, grenadine, and egg white. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Fireman's Sour ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Fireman's Sour ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Lime Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Grenadine15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Egg White15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: Skewered orange wheel and maraschino cherry sail

Method

How to make Fireman's Sour

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the rocks thoroughly and prepare the Skewered orange wheel and maraschino cherry sail before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure white rum, lime juice, grenadine, egg white accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake all ingredients with ice, strain back into the shaker, dry-shake without ice, then fine-strain over fresh ice.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled rocks so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with Skewered orange wheel and maraschino cherry sail and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Fireman's Sour taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Fireman's Sour questions

What is in a Fireman's Sour?

Kokto’s build uses white rum, lime juice, grenadine, and egg white.

How long does a Fireman's Sour take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Fireman's Sour prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Fireman's Sour alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B016https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2163/firemans-sour · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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