Dark rum meets a savory gunpowder spice mix and fresh lime juice in this bold twist on a classic mixed drink. You'll love how the sharp, aromatic finish of chili powder and a lemon twist balances the sweet cola. It's a complex, refreshing cocktail that elevates your standard drink order into something truly memorable.
Prep
5 min
Total
5 min
Servings
1
Course
Drink
Cuisine
American
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Difficulty
Easy
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Cost
Moderate
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Spice
Mild
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Old Monk rum, or other dark rum
3 pinches Gunpowder Spice Mix
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
200ml cola
1 Fill a tumbler with ice. Pour in the rum, spice mix and lime. Top up with cola.
2 Garnish with the twist of lemon and a pinch of chilli powder.
Instructions
1Fill a glass with ice cubes, then pour in the dark rum, spice mix, and fresh lime juice.
2Top the drink with cola and stir gently to combine. Stirring gently keeps the carbonation intact.
3Garnish with a twisted slice of lemon and a light dusting of chili powder.
Notes
Swap: Old Monk is a classic Indian dark rum, but any quality dark rum works well in this drink.
Tip: Squeeze the lemon twist over the glass before dropping it in to release the essential oils.