Rumbera Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients
1 2/3 fl oz	Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old)
5/6 fl oz	Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
2/3 fl oz	Pomegranate juice
1/2 fl oz	Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup
1/6 fl oz	Egg white (pasteurised) or Fee Brothers Fee Foam cocktail foamer

Ingredients

1 2/3 fl oz

Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old)

5/6 fl oz

Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

2/3 fl oz

Pomegranate juice

1/2 fl oz

Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup

1/6 fl oz

Egg white (pasteurised) or Fee Brothers Fee Foam cocktail foamer

How to make

Glassware

Prepare

Select and pre-chill a FLUTE GLASS.

Prepare garnish of rose water in atomizer.

Method

SHAKE all ingredients with ice.

FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

Garnish with a mist of rose water sprayed over cocktail.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Rumbera contains 170 calories

Alcohol content:

1.1 standard drinks
12.79% alc./vol. (25.57° proof)
15.8 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Orgeat (almond) sugar syrup (2:1) — Nuts
Egg white (pasteurised) — Eggs

History

My inspiration is the famous Bacardí poster from the early 1940s, depicting a young elegant Rumba dancer in her rich red flamenco-style dress; this poster for me is a snapshot of a time in Cuba, a time of fun, passion with a hint of romance. My cocktail is not only a symbol of this time but also a symbol of the Irish Bartending community spirit. Rumbera is a delicate and floral cocktail, perfected with the support of friends and family; inspired by the Bacardi family members with their passion for the Cuban lifestyle, music and community.

Will Lynch, 2016

Comments & Discussion

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John Hinojos Premium Member 19w

What a wonderful cocktail. Used Jerry Sungold's adjusted recipe and used a few fresh strawberries as a garnish. As we are big rum drinkers, added a small float of 151 rum. Outstanding.

Jerry Sungold 1y

A great cocktail. Here are my ratios (I like to keep it simple):
2 White Rum (Plantation/Plantaray)
1 Pomegranate Juice (POM brand)
3/4 Lemon Juice
3/4 Orgeat
1/2 Egg white

John Hinojos Premium Member 19w

Thanks for the suggestion. We followed your measurements, and added some fresh strawberries in the glass with a 151 Rum float. Wonderful.

G. M. Genovese Premium Member 3y

This is an incredible cocktail. Arguably my favorite that uses either pomegranate juice or orgeat. The combination and balance of each here is sublime and surprising. The orgeat (Giffard) is most definitely present, near front and center, but not too sweet. I opted to add 3 drops of rose water into the shake. This drink looks and tastes fantastic, but I can certainly understand it's not for everyone. (7 Jul 2023, 3:58p)

C.A. Mat 3y

Delicious and pleasantly sour. I couldn't really detect the orgeat beyond a general sweetness, but it probably contributed to the overall effect. Pomegranate juice is lovely stuff.