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Creamy Root Beer Rum Cocktail

Indulgent Creamy Root Beer Rum Cocktail for Cozy Nights

The Creamy Root Beer Rum Cocktail is an easy-to-make drink perfect for gatherings, combining root beer and aged rum for a nostalgic experience.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail
  • 2 ounces Aged Rum Choose high-quality rum for the best flavor.
  • 1 ounce Heavy Cream Can be substituted with coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 ounce Simple Syrup Adjust to taste.
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters Experiment with different bitters for unique flavors.
  • 1 cup Ice Cubes Essential for chilling.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 tablespoon Whipped Cream For an indulgent finish.
  • 1 piece Maraschino Cherry Classic garnish.
  • 1 dash Ground Nutmeg Enhances flavor and aroma.

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • highball glass

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Chill the serving glass in the freezer for about 5 minutes or fill with ice to cool it down.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, blend together aged rum, heavy cream, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters.
  3. Fill the shaker with fresh ice cubes until halfway full.
  4. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to aerate and chill.
  5. Strain the mixture into the chilled glass using a fine mesh strainer.
  6. Slowly pour root beer over the cocktail until just shy of the top.
  7. Gently stir with a bar spoon to combine while preserving fizziness.
  8. Optionally, top with whipped cream and garnish with a maraschino cherry and a sprinkle of ground nutmeg.
  9. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest blend of flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 28gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Quality ingredients enhance the cocktail experience. For batch preparation, mix the base in a pitcher and add root beer and ice before serving.

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