Spiced Rum Sour
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Warm spice without Christmas energy. Bright lime and honey balance spiced rum for a winter sour that feels cozy, grounded, and drinkable well past the holidays.
This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.
COCKTAIL RECIPE
Makes 1 cocktail
2 oz spiced rum
3/4 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz honey syrup
1/4 oz allspice dram
Star anise or lime wheel, for garnish
Make the honey syrup using the recipe in Notes from the Bar. Add the rum, lime juice, syrup, and allspice dram to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until well chilled. Strain over crushed ice in a stemmed glass or rocks glass, or serve up in a chilled coupe, and garnish with star anise or a lime wheel.
NOTES FROM THE BAR
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HONEY SYRUP
Combine 1 1/2 cups honey with 1 cup hot water and stir until fully dissolved. Let cool before using. Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Spiced Rum Choice
We usually keep Sailor Jerry spiced rum on hand for this drink. It has a warm spice profile that works especially well with lime, honey, and allspice without tasting overly sweet.
Allspice Dram Alternative
If you don’t keep allspice dram on hand, you can substitute 2 to 3 dashes of old fashioned bitters to add warmth and spice without sweetness. → Link to our favorite old fashioned bitters
Garnish Aroma Tip
A star anise garnish adds a subtle licorice and absinthe-like aroma as you sip. If that flavor profile isn’t your favorite, opt for a fresh or dried lime wheel for a cleaner citrus finish.
Glassware
This cocktail works beautifully over ice in a rocks glass or served up in a coupe or larger stemmed glass for a more elevated presentation.
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Each Date Nite is thoughtfully planned for you, so you are not stuck deciding what to cook or how to pull the night together. We pair one cocktail with a complete menu, a simple flow from prep to plate, and small details that make the evening feel easy and connected from start to finish.
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