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This rum sour <\/strong>recipe is delightfully sweet-tart! Pair any type of rum with lemon juice and simple syrup for a fun and easy cocktail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Got rum and not sure what to do with it? Make a rum sour! This classic sour cocktail is delightfully sweet-tart, pairing any type of rum with lemon juice and simple syrup. Top it off with an egg white foam topping, which gives it a creamy mouthfeel. It’s irresistibly refreshing and simple to make! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a cocktail expert, the sour is always a favorite. I’ve tried it every which way, from whiskey to pisco<\/a>. Each type of liquor brings a new twist, and this rum sour is a stand-out!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The rum sour is a spin on the whiskey sour<\/a>, a classic cocktail from the 1880’s. Traditionally, sour cocktails<\/a>\u00a0have three parts: liquor, citrus, and sweetener. In the 1920\u2019s, sours were often served with an\u00a0egg-white foam<\/a>\u00a0on top to add a frothy texture and creamy body to the drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make a rum sour, use rum as the liquor. I like it with dark or aged rum for a nuanced, sophisticated flavor, but white rum works, too. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need for a rum sour recipe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n