Rum Cooler
The Rum Cooler is a medium rum highball, sweet and tart on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 45 out of 100
- Sweet
- 86 out of 100
- Fruity
- 26 out of 100
- Boozy
- 40 out of 100
How to make a Rum Cooler
To make a Rum Cooler, build over ice in a highball glass: 2 oz rum and 4 oz lemon-lime soda. Garnish with lemon.
You'll need
- Rum2 oz
- Lemon-lime soda4 oz
- Lemongarnish
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in rum.
- 3
Top with lemon-lime soda.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
- 5
Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the lemon-lime soda fizzy.
Rum Cooler questions
What does a Rum Cooler taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and tart. It's a medium drink at about 12% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Rum Cooler?
About 12% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
How do I make a pitcher of Rum Coolers?
For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz rum in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with lemon-lime soda as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Rum Cooler in?
A highball glass.