Rum Sour
A silky, frothy classic — aged rum shaken hard with lemon, sugar, and egg white for a smooth, balanced cocktail with a beautiful foam cap. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Aged rum
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.8 oz Simple syrup
- 1 Egg white
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Angostura bitters drops (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy with buttery scallops, oysters, or delicate white fish — the silky, frothy Rum Sour's balanced citrus and creamy texture uplift refined seafood without overpowering it.
Instructions
Add rum, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a shaker without ice
Dry shake vigorously for 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white
Add ice and shake again for 15 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
Drop 3 drops of Angostura bitters on the foam and drag a pick through to create a design
Tips
The dry shake is essential for creating the signature silky foam Use a medium-bodied aged rum like Appleton Estate Signature or El Dorado 8 Year For a vegan version, substitute 1 oz of aquafaba for the egg white