Funk and Soul
CLASSIC · JAMAICAN RUM

Funk and Soul

A vibrant tropical highball built on funky Jamaican rum, layered with lush apricot nectar and tart pomegranate juice, then lifted with fresh lemon and sparkling soda water.

Ingredients
Jamaican Rum90 ml
Apricot Nectar45 ml
Pomegranate Juice45 ml
Soda Water120 ml
Lemon Wedge
Glassware
Collins glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Apricot · Honey · Lemon · Passion fruit · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Add 90ml Jamaican rum, 45ml apricot nectar, and 45ml pomegranate juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

  2. 2

    Shake firmly for 10–12 seconds until well chilled and combined.

  3. 3

    Strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice.

  4. 4

    Squeeze a lemon wedge over the drink and drop it in.

  5. 5

    Top with 120ml soda water and stir gently once or twice to integrate.

  6. 6

    Garnish with a lemon wheel or wedge and serve immediately.

From the Bartender

Jamaican rum's naturally high ester content - that signature funky, overripe-fruit character - pairs exceptionally well with apricot and pomegranate, amplifying the tropical notes without the need for additional sweetener. Look for a pot-still heavy Jamaican rum like Appleton Estate or Smith & Cross for maximum funk.

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