
Funk and Soul
Jamaican rum shaken with pomegranate juice, apricot nectar and lemon, topped with soda in a collins glass. Funky rum under layers of dark fruit.
14% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
200 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Rum
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Pomegranate Juice1 shot
- Apricot Nectar1 shot
- Soda WaterTop
- Lemon(optional)Juice of 1/2
- White Rum2 shots
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Funk and Soul close to the original.
Instead of Pomegranate Juice
- Cranberry Juice— similar tartness
Instead of Apricot Nectar
- Peach Nectar— peachy twist
Instead of Soda Water
- Lemon-Lime Soda— sweeter, citrusy
- Tonic Water— adds a bittersweet edge
Instead of White Rum
- Cachaça— makes it punchier
- Gold Rum— richer, slightly oaky
Instructions
Mix all ingredients together and strain into a Collins glass.
Use Jamaican rum where possible for a more authentic taste.
Pairs well with
Pomegranate and apricot groove over rum — fruity-savory bites keep rhythm:
- Pomegranate-feta crostini
- Apricot-glazed wings
- Spiced cashews
- Sesame crackers




