Abilene
The Abilene is a medium rum highball, sweet and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 46 out of 100
- Sweet
- 90 out of 100
- Fruity
- 90 out of 100
- Smoky
- 10 out of 100
- Boozy
- 27 out of 100
How to make an Abilene
To make an Abilene, build over ice in a highball glass: 1½ oz dark rum, 2 oz peach nectar and 3 oz orange juice.
You'll need
- Dark rum1½ oz
- Peach nectar2 oz
- Orange juice3 oz
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in dark rum, peach nectar and orange juice.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Dark rum, peach nectar and orange juice only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Abilene questions
What does an Abilene taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and fruity. It's a medium drink at about 8% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in an Abilene?
About 8% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Abilene and A Night in Old Mandalay?
Both use dark rum and orange juice. The Abilene adds peach nectar, while A Night in Old Mandalay uses light rum, lemon juice and ginger ale. The Abilene is built in the glass and served in a highball glass; A Night in Old Mandalay is shaken and served in a highball glass.
How do I make a pitcher of Abilenes?
For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz dark rum, 12 oz peach nectar and 18 oz orange juice in a jug and chill it. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve an Abilene in?
A highball glass.