Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Grill At Quail CornersWell Cocktails Rum Recipe

Well Cocktails Rum Recipe

Time10m
Serves2

Make Well Cocktails Rum Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base spirit & simple mixers

Citrus & fruit

Bubbles & lengthening

Method

Build & shake

  1. 1

    Prepare and measure

    Chill a highball or Collins glass by filling it with ice and set aside. Measure light rum, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice, and orange juice into a cocktail shaker.

  2. 2

    Add ice and shake

    Fill the shaker with ice (about 3/4 full). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker exterior is cold and slightly frosted.

  3. 3

    Discard chill ice

    Dump the ice from the chilled serving glass.

  4. 4

    Strain

    Fine-strain the shaken mixture into the chilled glass filled with fresh ice (large cubes or crushed, depending on preference), leaving room for soda.

Top & finish

  1. 5

    Top the drink with 2 ounces of club soda or sparkling water to give the cocktail lift and a longer finish. Stir gently with a bar spoon two or three times to combine without removing carbonation.

  2. 6

    If using dark rum as a float, pour the dark rum slowly over the back of a spoon onto the surface so it forms a visible layer on top of the drink.

  3. 7

    Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim, a sprig of mint tucked into the glass, and/or an expressed orange peel. Rub the citrus peel around the rim before dropping it in for aromatic lift.

Serve

  1. 8

    Serve immediately with a straw and a small napkin. Encourage guests to stir the float in if they prefer a uniformly mixed cocktail.

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