Adam
The Adam is a strong rum sour, tart and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 76 out of 100
- Sweet
- 66 out of 100
- Fruity
- 32 out of 100
- Smoky
- 25 out of 100
- Boozy
- 67 out of 100
How to make an Adam
To make an Adam, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 2 oz dark rum, 1 oz lemon juice and ¼ oz grenadine.
You'll need
- Dark rum2 oz
- Lemon juice1 oz
- Grenadine¼ oz
Pairs well with: Grenadine · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add dark rum, lemon juice and grenadine to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? Lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Adam questions
What does an Adam taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly tart and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 20% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in an Adam?
About 20% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between an Adam and a Shanghai Cocktail?
Both use lemon juice and grenadine. The Adam adds dark rum, while the Shanghai Cocktail uses light rum and Anisette.
Should an Adam be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lemon juice and grenadine need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of grenadine?
Raspberry syrup will work.
How do I make a pitcher of Adams?
For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz dark rum, 6 oz lemon juice and 1 oz grenadine in a jug and chill it. Add 3¾ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.