1 serving
Rum Sour ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 White Rum | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 24 parts |
 Lemon Juice | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 12 parts |
 Simple Syrup | 2.5 ml | 0.3 cl | 0.1 oz | 1 part |
 Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
 Cocktail Cherry | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: One small lemon half-wheel and one cocktail cherry
Method
How to make Rum Sour
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the One small lemon half-wheel and one cocktail cherry, and ready the shaker.
- 02
Measure white rum, lemon juice, simple syrup, lemon, cocktail cherry accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.
- 04
Pre-chill a small sour-style coupe. Shake the white rum, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup with solid ice for 10–15 seconds. Fine-strain into the chilled glass, then group exactly one small lemon half-wheel and one dark-red cocktail cherry at the rim.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.
- 06
Finish with One small lemon half-wheel and one cocktail cherry and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Rum 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.
Quick answers
Rum Sour questions
What is in a Rum Sour?
Kokto’s build uses white rum, lemon juice, simple syrup, lemon, and cocktail cherry.
How long does a Rum 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 Rum Sour prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Rum Sour alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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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 B068https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=659 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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