Happy Skipper
The Happy Skipper is a light rum highball, sweet and herbal on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 89 out of 100
- Herbal
- 59 out of 100
- Boozy
- 9 out of 100
How to make a Happy Skipper
To make a Happy Skipper, build over ice in a highball glass: ⅓ oz spiced rum and 3 oz ginger ale. Garnish with lime.
You'll need
- Spiced rum⅓ oz
- Ginger ale3 oz
- Limegarnish
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in spiced rum.
- 3
Top with ginger ale.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
- 5
Garnish with a lime wheel.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the ginger ale fizzy.
Happy Skipper questions
What does a Happy Skipper taste like?
Mostly sweet and herbal. It's a light drink at about 3% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Happy Skipper?
About 3% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
Can I make Happy Skippers in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 1¾ oz spiced rum in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with ginger ale as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Happy Skipper in?
A highball glass.