star spangled sour
A cheerful rum-based sip for the holiday weekend.
Ingredients
- blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries, for ice cubes (optional)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 2 oz white rum
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 2 oz grapefruit juice
- 2-3 tsp honey, or to taste
- sparkling water, to top
Instructions
- If making the ice cubes: drop 1-2 berries in each ice slot, depending on how big the cubes will be. Cover with water and freeze until solid, about 1-2 hours.
- Run a lemon wedge around the rim of a cocktail glass. Toss together the sugar and chili powder on a shallow plate, then dip and twirl the rim of the glass into the sugar to coat.
- Add the rum, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, and honey to the glass. Stir to combine. Top with a few ice cubes and a splash of sparkling water, if desired.