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Built · 1 serving

Rum Swizzle

A rich Guyanese-style swizzle of aged rum, falernum, lemon, lime, demerara syrup, and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Rum Swizzle is a built cocktail made with aged rum, falernum, lime juice, lemon juice, demerara syrup, aromatic bitters, orange, and mint. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodBuilt
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Rum Swizzle 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
Rum Swizzle ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Aged Rum60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Falernum20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2.7 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Lemon Juice7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Demerara syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Orange1 piece———
Mint4 leaf———

Garnish: Exactly one small thin orange wheel and one compact mint sprig bouquet

Method

How to make Rum Swizzle

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one tall clear Collins glass, prepare clean crushed ice, one small thin orange wheel, and one compact mint sprig bouquet.

  2. 02

    Measure the aged rum, falernum, fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice, demerara syrup, and aromatic bitters directly into the chilled glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the glass two-thirds full with clean crushed ice and insert a swizzle stick between both palms.

  4. 04

    Swizzle briskly until the outside of the glass frosts and the ingredients are evenly chilled and diluted.

  5. 05

    Crown with more crushed ice and swizzle briefly again without spilling or compacting the ice excessively.

  6. 06

    Add the single restrained orange wheel and compact mint bouquet at the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Rum Swizzle taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Rum Swizzle questions

What is in a Rum Swizzle?

Kokto’s build uses aged rum, falernum, lime juice, lemon juice, demerara syrup, aromatic bitters, orange, and mint.

How long does a Rum Swizzle take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Rum Swizzle prepared?

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

Is a Rum Swizzle 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 B145https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2566/rum-swizzle · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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