Rum & Cola
Dark rum and cola over ice. Australia's favourite pub mixer.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 9% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Dark rum
- 150 ml Cola
- Lime wedge (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 50 ml dark rum into the glass
- Top with 150 ml cola
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Rum & Cola
The highball family. A highball is a spirit topped with a larger amount of mixer and served tall over ice. The style spread in the 1890s, when Scotch and soda became fashionable, and where the name came from is still debated. Highballs are the easiest drinks to make well: a cold glass, plenty of ice and a fresh mixer.
Rum & Cola FAQ
What's in a Rum & Cola?
50 ml dark rum, 150 ml cola, garnished with lime wedge.
How strong is a Rum & Cola?
About 9% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Rum & Cola?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Rum & Cola in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
