Chestnut Rum Sour Cocktail Recipe
I love creating unique cocktails, and this Chestnut Rum Sour is a cozy favorite. It brings out the warm flavors of chestnut with the refreshing zing of lemon, all enriched with smooth rum. Let’s dive into what you need to make this delicious drink! 🍋🥂
Equipment
- First, grab a cocktail shaker to mix everything together nicely.
- You’ll also need a strainer to pour the drink smoothly into your glass, leaving out any unwanted bits.
- A jigger is important for measuring your ingredients accurately. It helps keep the balance of flavors just right.
- Don't forget your glass – I prefer using a classic rocks glass for this cocktail.
- You’ll also need a muddler if you want to add some fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Make sure to gather all the ingredients before starting. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 oz rum dark or spiced
- 1 oz chestnut liqueur
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Ice for shaking
- Sugared chestnut for garnish optional
- Lemon wedge for garnish
Using fresh ingredients like lemon juice makes a big difference.. Mix it all together, and you’re in for a treat!
Instructions
Here’s how I make this cocktail:
- Fill the shaker with ice. It helps chill and blend the flavors.
- Pour the rum, chestnut liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup into the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. This ensures everything is nicely mixed.
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a sugared chestnut and a lemon wedge to add a festive touch.
Give it a try! You can adjust the sweetness or tanginess by playing with the amount of simple syrup or lemon juice. It’s fun to tweak it to your taste. 😊
Notes
A few things to keep in mind:
Chestnut liqueur can sometimes be hard to find, but look for it in specialty or liquor stores.
You can adjust sweetness with more or less simple syrup to suit your preference.
If you like it a little fizzier, try topping off with a splash of club soda.
Feel free to get creative and add your personal twist. I love hearing how others modify this drink, so drop your ideas in the comments! 🗨️
You can adjust sweetness with more or less simple syrup to suit your preference.
If you like it a little fizzier, try topping off with a splash of club soda.
Feel free to get creative and add your personal twist. I love hearing how others modify this drink, so drop your ideas in the comments! 🗨️