- 1
Add 90ml Jamaican rum, 45ml apricot nectar, and 45ml pomegranate juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake firmly for 10–12 seconds until well chilled and combined.
- 3
Strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice.
- 4
Squeeze a lemon wedge over the drink and drop it in.
- 5
Top with 120ml soda water and stir gently once or twice to integrate.
- 6
Garnish with a lemon wheel or wedge and serve immediately.
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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