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Lemon Rum Sour

Lemon Rum Sour

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Prep Time: 4 minutes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best rum cocktails, classic rum cocktails, lemon cocktails, lemon juice cocktails, lemon rum cocktails, maraschino cherry juice, maraschino liqueur cocktails, rum cocktails, sour cocktails
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz rum
  • 0.5 oz maraschino liqueur
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 0.25 oz maraschino cherry juice
  • 2 dashes bitters
  • Garnish: Lemon slice and maraschino cherries

Instructions

  • Fill a rocks glass with ice.
  • Pour the maraschino cherry juice into the glass.
  • Add the rum, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters to a cocktail shaker.
  • Shake well until chilled.
  • Strain into the prepared glass.
  • Garnish with a lemon slice and maraschino cherries.

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Use a quality aged rum for added depth and character.
  • Chill the shaker and glass beforehand to keep the drink cooler longer.
  • For extra tartness, add a splash more lemon juice.
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