Acapulco

Acapulco

Light rum shaken with lime, a little triple sec, sugar and egg white, served over ice with mint. A frothy, beachside sour from the golden resort era.

19.5% ABVMediumCocktails

Medium

Difficulty

5 min

Time

180 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Rum

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Lime Juice· not in your bar1 tblsp

    Or swap: Lemon Juice — softer citrus

  • Mint(optional)· not in your bar1
  • Sugar· not in your bar1 tsp

    Or swap: Honey — floral sweetness, Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly

  • Egg White· not in your bar1
  • White Rum· not in your bar1 ½ oz

    Or swap: Cachaça — makes it punchier, Gold Rum — richer, slightly oaky

  • Triple Sec· not in your bar1 1/2 tsp

    Or swap: Cointreau — smoother and drier, Grand Marnier — richer, cognac-based

Instructions

  1. Combine and shake all ingredients (except mint) with ice and strain into an old-fashioned glass over ice cubes.

  2. Add the sprig of mint and serve.

Pairs well with

Frothy rum-triple sec lime with mint splashes beachside — Mexican coastal snacks fit:

  • Shrimp ceviche tostadas
  • Chips with guacamole
  • Coconut prawns
  • Lime-chili peanuts

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