The pour
When spring has overstayed its welcome and it’s time to cut loose—Rumspringa is here and ready to break the bloom. Peak-season apricots swell with sun-drenched honey, crushed alongside bright mint and the sharp bite of lime, then churned into frosty, effervescent chaos over crushed ice. White rum fuels the bright, reckless rush, while a shadowy float of dark rum lingers like the promise of wilder nights ahead. One vibrant sip trades the lingering chill of early spring for the full-throated heat of summer freedom—restless, unapologetic, and utterly irresistible.
Ingredients
Serves
- White rum (Foursquare Probitas)1½ oz
- Apricot liqueur (Vedrenne)1 oz
- Lime juice¾ oz
- Honey syrup¼ oz
- Fresh mint leaves8–10
- Sparkling mineral water (Topo Chico)1½ oz
- Dark rum, to float½ oz
Method
- 01Add the apricot liqueur, white rum, freshly squeezed lime juice, honey syrup, and mint leaves to a Collins glass.
- 02Muddle gently to release the mint oils.
- 03Fill the glass with crushed ice and churn vigorously to mix and chill.
- 04Top with more crushed ice as needed.
- 05Gently top with sparkling water.
- 06Float the dark rum over the top.
- 07Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a lime wheel.
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