What ingredients do I need for Acapulco?

To make Acapulco, you need: 1 tblsp Lime Juice, 1 Mint, 1 tsp Sugar, 1 Egg White, 1 ½ oz White Rum, 1 1/2 tsp Triple Sec.

How do I make Acapulco?

Combine and shake all ingredients (except mint) with ice and strain into an old-fashioned glass over ice cubes. Add the sprig of mint and serve.

What glass should I use for Acapulco?

Acapulco is traditionally served in a Rocks Glass.

Is Acapulco an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Acapulco is an alcoholic cocktail.

How many calories are in Acapulco?

Acapulco contains approximately 180 calories per serving.

Acapulco

Name: Acapulco
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 tblsp Lime Juice; 1 Mint; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 Egg White; 1 ½ oz White Rum; 1 1/2 tsp Triple Sec

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

Flavor profile

Rum

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Lime Juice1 tblsp
Mint(optional)1
Sugar1 tsp
Egg White1
White Rum1 ½ oz
Triple Sec1 1/2 tsp

Instructions

Combine and shake all ingredients (except mint) with ice and strain into an old-fashioned glass over ice cubes.
Add the sprig of mint and serve.

Pairs well with

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

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Chips with guacamole
Coconut prawns
Lime-chili peanuts

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