This Strawberry Rum Splash is a refreshing cocktail made with fresh strawberries, rum, lime juice, cranberry juice, and a splash of club soda. It’s fruity, bright, and incredibly easy to make in just a few minutes.
Add the fresh strawberries to a cocktail shaker and muddle gently to release their juices.
Pour in the white rum, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, and cranberry juice.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 15 seconds.
Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with a splash of club soda.
Garnish with a strawberry, mint sprig, or lime wedge and serve immediately.
Notes
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How to Make Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is one of the easiest ingredients you can make at home, and it’s used in many cocktail recipes. It dissolves instantly into drinks and adds smooth sweetness without the graininess that regular sugar can leave behind.The good news is that it only takes two ingredients and about five minutes to make.
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
Instructions
Add the sugar and water to a small saucepan.
Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Continue stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool completely.
Once cooled, pour the syrup into a clean jar or bottle and store it in the refrigerator.
Storage
Homemade simple syrup will keep in the refrigerator for about 2–3 weeks when stored in an airtight container.
Nettie’s Tip
If you enjoy making cocktails at home, it’s always nice to keep a small jar of simple syrup in the fridge. It’s perfect for sweetening drinks like mojitos, margaritas, and fruity rum cocktails like this Strawberry Rum Splash.You can even flavor it by adding things like fresh mint, citrus peel, or strawberries while the syrup is warming.
🗒 Notes
Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.Frozen strawberries can be substituted if fresh are not available.For a lighter cocktail, increase the club soda slightly.