Black Rum Swizzle
A citrus and fruity rum cocktail ∙ Swizzle ∙ 3 min ∙ 10.2% ABV ∙
The Black Rum Swizzle is a Bermuda-style rum swizzle of dark rum, orange and pineapple juice, and falernum, churned over crushed ice in a tall glass.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Pour all ingredients into the glass half filled with crushed ice: Dark rum 45 mlOrange juice 45 mlPineapple juice 45 mlFalernum liqueur 10 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 1 dash (opt.)
- Swizzle and then fill the glass with more crushed ice
- Garnish with an orange wheel and a maraschino cherry on a skewer
Tips
- Swizzle with the glass only half full of crushed ice, then pack in more crushed ice once the drink is cold.
History
The Black Rum Swizzle is a Bermuda-style rum swizzle. The rum swizzle itself is widely called Bermuda's national drink, though icy rum mixtures identified as swizzles appear across the Caribbean from the mid-eighteenth century onward. Bermuda's Swizzle Inn at Bailey's Bay says it sold its first Rum Swizzle in 1932 and bills itself as the home of the Rum Swizzle.
FAQ
What is a Rum Swizzle made of?
This Black Rum Swizzle uses 45 ml each of dark rum, fresh orange juice and pineapple juice, plus 10 ml falernum liqueur and an optional dash of Angostura bitters.
What kind of rum is best for a Rum Swizzle?
A dark rum, as used here. Its molasses flavor holds up against the fruit juices and gives the drink its color and body.
What glass is a Rum Swizzle served in?
This version goes into a Collins glass filled with crushed ice. The tall glass suits the long, juice-heavy drink and holds the crushed ice the swizzle method needs.
What is the difference between a Black Rum Swizzle and a classic Rum Swizzle?
This Black Rum Swizzle is made with dark rum alone, while many Bermuda Rum Swizzle recipes blend black rum with gold rum.
