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Overproof Rum: cocktail uses and amounts

Find a drink to make with overproof rum, see how much you need and check the other ingredients before you start.

Short answer

Illegal uses overproof rum. Illegal lists 15 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 1 recipe below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
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Illegal takes about 5 minutes and lists 15 ml of overproof rum.

A smoky mezcal sour strengthened with overproof rum and layered with falernum and maraschino.

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

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Measurements and preparation

How much overproof rum should you use?

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1 cocktail using Overproof Rum

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Illegal

A smoky mezcal sour strengthened with overproof rum and layered with falernum and maraschino.

Also needed: mezcal, falernum, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup. 5 minutes.

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What to mix with overproof rum

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Quick answers

Overproof Rum cocktail questions

Which cocktails use overproof rum?

Illegal uses overproof rum. Illegal lists 15 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 1 recipe below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.

How much overproof rum do I need for a cocktail?

Illegal lists 15 ml for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.

What else do I need to make Illegal?

Alongside overproof rum, the required ingredients for Illegal are 30 ml mezcal, 15 ml falernum, 1 teaspoon maraschino liqueur, 22.5 ml lime juice, and 15 ml simple syrup. Its shaken preparation takes about 5 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.

Is overproof rum required or optional?

Overproof Rum is required in 1 of the 1 linked recipe. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.

Evidence

Sources & editorial note

Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 100-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.

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