Rum Screwdriver
CLASSIC · LIGHT RUM

Rum Screwdriver

A sunny, tropical riff on the classic Screwdriver, swapping vodka for light rum to add a touch of Caribbean sweetness and depth to a simple, crowd-pleasing citrus highball.

Ingredients
Fresh Orange Juice150 ml
Orange Slice
Glassware
Highball glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Honey · Lime · Orange · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Pour 45ml of light rum over the ice.

  3. 3

    Add 150ml of fresh orange juice.

  4. 4

    Stir gently to combine.

  5. 5

    Garnish with an orange slice and serve immediately.

From the Bartender

Using freshly squeezed orange juice rather than carton juice makes a noticeable difference here - the brightness of fresh citrus lifts the subtle grassy notes of light rum in a way that processed juice simply cannot.

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