Spiced Rum Winter Sour
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.
Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.
Ingredients
2 ounces spiced rum
¾ ounce fresh lime juice
½ ounce honey syrup
¼ ounce allspice dram
Instructions
Add the spiced rum, lime juice, honey syrup, and allspice dram to a shaker.
Fill with ice and shake until well chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass over ice or serve up in a chilled coupe or stemmed glass.
Notes from the Bar
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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Make It a Date Nite
This cocktail is part of something bigger for us. It's a ritual we return to week after week.
Each week, we create a Date Nite designed around one drink, one thoughtful menu, and the feeling of slowing down together. The kind of night where the table is set with intention, the music hums softly in the background, and the evening unfolds without rushing.
For this Date Nite, we’ve paired a cocktail with a cozy, make-ahead-friendly menu, so you can enjoy the process without spending the whole night in the kitchen. We also include little touches we love like timing notes, a head start option, and a playlist to set the mood. Feel to pair the meal with any of our cocktails.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence. And turning an ordinary night at home into something that feels quietly special.
Each Date Nite includes a curated menu, cocktail pairing and a playlist, as well as another thoughtful extras like make-ahead tips, leftover ideas or table talk prompts to carry the night.
Kevin & Kate
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