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.
Medium
Difficulty
5 min
Time
180 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Rum
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
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Acapulco close to the original.
Instead of Lime Juice
- Lemon Juice— softer citrus
Instead of Sugar
- Honey— floral sweetness
- Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly
Instead of White Rum
- Cachaça— makes it punchier
- Gold Rum— richer, slightly oaky
Instead of Triple Sec
- Cointreau— smoother and drier
- Grand Marnier— richer, cognac-based
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:
- Shrimp ceviche tostadas
- Chips with guacamole
- Coconut prawns
- Lime-chili peanuts
Similar taste
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