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Fort Lauderdale Cocktail Drink

Fort Lauderdale Cocktail Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Relax with the simplicity of the Fort Lauderdale Cocktail recipe! Blending white rum with zesty citrus notes, it's your ticket to a breezy tropical moment.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 113

Ingredients
 

  • 1 oz White Rum
  • 1 oz orange juice - freshly squeezed
  • ½ oz lime juice
  • 1 tsp agave syrup
  • Ice cubes
  • Orange slice or twist - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Rocks Glass

Instructions

  • Prep Glass: Stir some ice cubes into a rocks glass to chill it.
  • Add Ingredients: Pour into the shaker 1 tsp agave syrup, ½ oz lime juice, 1 oz orange juice, and 1 oz White Rum.
  • Prep Shaker: Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  • Shake It Up: Shake vigorously until the shaker is frosty.
  • Pour: Strain the mixture into the rocks glass over fresh ice.
  • Garnish: Garnish with an orange slice or twist, and enjoy!

Notes

Substitutes:

  • White Rum: If you ever find your bar cabinet missing white rum, I've swapped it out for vodka. You'll get a cleaner taste but maintain the cocktail's refreshing nature.
  • Agave Syrup: Honey works well if you're out of agave, but remember it's a bit sweeter, so adjust to taste!

Making a Pitcher of Fort Lauderdale Cocktail:

  • Scale: For a pitcher serving 8, you'll need 8 oz of white rum, 8 oz of orange juice, 4 oz of lime juice, and 8 tsp of agave syrup.
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine all ingredients and stir thoroughly.
  • Serve: Pour the cocktail into individual ice-filled rocks glasses, garnish, and enjoy immediately with friends!

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • White Rum Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic rum alternative or leave it out for a refreshing citrus drink.
  • Proceed As Usual: Replace the white rum with its non-alcoholic counterpart or skip it, then follow the original steps for a delightful non-alcoholic treat.

Making it Vegan:

Good news! The standard Fort Lauderdale Cocktail is already vegan. If you used honey as a substitute for agave syrup (as mentioned in the substitutes section), switch back to agave to ensure it remains vegan-friendly.