Rum Cobbler
Dark rum stirred through sugared soda and crushed ice, decked with citrus slices and a cherry. Molasses warmth in a frosty, old-fashioned frame.
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
185 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Rum
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Dark Rum2 oz
- Sugar1 tsp superfine
- Orange(optional)1
- Soda Water3 oz
- Maraschino Cherry(optional)1
- Lemon(optional)1
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Rum Cobbler close to the original.
Instead of Dark Rum
- Gold Rum— lighter, smoother
- Spiced Rum— adds baking spice
Instead of Sugar
- Honey— floral sweetness
- Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly
Instead of Soda Water
- Lemon-Lime Soda— sweeter, citrusy
- Tonic Water— adds a bittersweet edge
Instructions
In an old-fashioned glass, dissolve the sugar in the club soda.
Add crushed ice until the glass is almost full.
Add the rum.
Stir well.
Garnish with the cherry and the orange and lemon slices.
Pairs well with
Dark rum over crushed ice with fruit garnish suits lazy-afternoon grazing:
- Orange and cherry fruit cups
- Rum-glazed nuts
- Coconut biscuits
- Mild cheddar with crackers
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