Blue Mountain
The Blue Mountain is a strong rum sour, sweet and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a rocks glass.
- 3 min
- Rocks glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 44 out of 100
- Sweet
- 81 out of 100
- Fruity
- 54 out of 100
- Smoky
- 22 out of 100
- Boozy
- 65 out of 100
How to make a Blue Mountain
To make a Blue Mountain, shake with ice and strain into a rocks glass: 1½ oz añejo rum, ½ oz Tia maria, ½ oz vodka, 1 oz orange juice and ¼ oz lemon juice.
You'll need
- Añejo rum1½ oz
- Tia maria½ oz
- Vodka½ oz
- Orange juice1 oz
- Lemon juice¼ oz
Instructions
- 1
Add añejo rum, Tia Maria, vodka, orange juice and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Why shake? Orange juice and lemon juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Blue Mountain questions
What does a Blue Mountain taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and fruity, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 20% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Blue Mountain?
About 20% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Blue Mountain and an Adam?
Both use añejo rum and lemon juice. The Blue Mountain adds Tia maria, vodka and orange juice, while the Adam uses grenadine. Both are shaken, but the Blue Mountain goes in a rocks glass and the Adam in a cocktail glass.
Should a Blue Mountain be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: orange juice and lemon juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
How do I make a pitcher of Blue Mountains?
For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz añejo rum, 3 oz Tia maria, 3 oz vodka, 6 oz orange juice and 1 oz lemon juice in a jug and chill it. Add 4⅓ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve a Blue Mountain in?
A rocks glass.