Sweet Lime Ginger Rum Cocktail
The other day I had cilantro and sweet limes in my fridge. I knew I had to use them up and wanted to try something different. So like any sensible person would think, I went with a cocktail. This Sweet Lime Ginger Rum Cocktail was an easy recipe.
I made the ginger simple syrup which can also be used in other cocktail recipes. It’s so much better when it’s freshly made instead of buying it. I imagine this drink too served up in a large pitcher on a hot summer’s day, best enjoyed with friends. Or by yourself, however you roll! Truth, I drank mine and then while Curtis was busy and forgot his, I also drank his. Can’t let it go to waste, can I?
It was a really refreshing cocktail to sip. I found out I love cilantro even in cocktails! I have mentioned before that I have a recent addiction to this herb and well now it’s at another level. I would also say you could use mint too in this recipe. It then might take on a more moscow mule flavour profile with the ginger and lime juice, but hey that also sounds really delicious.
I went with half limes and half sweet limes this time, but if you had more than two sweet limes in your fridge, then go with all of those! Or use only limes when sweet limes aren’t in season. Equally good. But do make sure you use a dark rum for this. That is an essential aspect to this cocktail. I wouldn’t recommend using anything else.
The ingredients looked so pretty together! I had to take a picture of them. The fragrance from the freshly squeezed limes smelt like summer! I had visions sipping these pre-dinner in the summer, in a dress, without a jacket or raincoat! I’m pretty sure the Groundhog lied this year, or else it’s going to be a very wet spring here in Vancouver.
Sweet Lime Ginger Rum Cocktail
Cheers! I hope you enjoy this one!
Sweet Lime Ginger Rum Cocktail
- 1 cup dark rum
- 3/4 cups sweet lime/lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 1-2 cups ice
- 2.3 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- cilantro leaves (garnish)
- lime slices (garnish)
- Place water, sugar and ginger in saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Let simmer for about 5 minutes and then strain into a mixing glass/pitcher. Let cool.
- Stir in lime juice, rum and ice.
- Strain mix into ice-filled glasses.
- Garnish with cilantro leaves and lime slices.
- Enjoy!
I made this and then found this recipe when looking
for the name of it.
I added a few smashed mint leaves, smashed
makrut lime leaf, one square inch sliced makrut
skin. I used slices of ginger but I will use minced (fresh)
ginger next time. I added a few slices
of finger lime. After straining I added a long slice
of reasonably mild chilli and some ice.
I drank it too quickly. Next time I might try some
coconut cream. Maybe. Possibly. Will it split?
I might lose the fabulous zing though.
sounds delicious!
I love Moscow Mules, and this sounds like an AMAZING alternative. Cannot friggin’ wait to try it!!!
Coming Up Roses
thanks erica!
I love ginger {rum’s not that bad either} and this drink looks like it could be for me! I will have to make it this weekend!! Thanks for sharing!
yay! hope you enjoyed it 🙂
Hello Leslie,
Good for you, don’t let go the second cocktail to waste. 🙂
Wow never had and never thought about cilantro in a cocktail. What a great idea and combination with rum and ginger. Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks for sharing,
xo Eva
haha never! i think mario batali once said he never has leftover wine in his house…
i love herbs in cocktails, so many great combinations to try
A restaurant once made me a cilantro lemonade when I asked them for a nice mocktail, and I was pleasantly surprised by how well the combination of lemon and cilantro works. I can just imagine how delicious it would be in cocktail form with the addition of ginger and dark rum… sounds like the perfect drink for patio sipping once the weather warms up!
yes, i think it’s the acidity with it. why it makes a great topping in latin food too.
it will be a good one to sip!
This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing! Looking to try this over a weekend.
xo, alice / T Y P E N U
Well that just sounds amazing!
Ohh, all my favourite flavours in a cocktail! I would have never thought to add cilantro to a cocktail, so I’m glad you did! Pinning now and totally indulging in later on. Thanks for the inspiration!
thanks justine! hope you enjoy it
Love ginger in drinks! I can totally see a pitcher of this on a summer day!
yup ginger is amazing! especially a good spicy ginger beer
Lime, ginger AND cilantro… you rock! Totally just pinned this and am making it after Lent! haha!
thanks leighann!
Whoa! I’m a huge ginger and lime fan! Pinning this one immediately!
thanks elaine! hope you enjoy it
Oh my goodness this sounds so delicious! Exactly what I need on a Friday night! Thanks for sharing 🙂
thanks hillary!
Love a good cocktail and love ginger simple syrup!! These drinks look delicious Leslie!! xoxo
thanks rebecca! glad you stopped by 🙂
Yummy! I’m not a big Ginger fan, but this actually sounds good!