Rum Shrub Recipe

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Michael Dietsch
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Michael Dietsch
Michael Dietsch is a barfly, boozehound, book hoarder, jazz fiend, and technographer. He has two cookbooks and writes about cocktails for Serious Eats.
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Updated April 03, 2025
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For the rum, choose something dark and, if you want to replicate the Colonial experience, something funky.

For a refreshing non-alcoholic treat, simply leave out the rum.

For great alternatives to the club soda or seltzer, try a spicy ginger beer or a crisp tonic water. Or add shrub to a glass of white or sparkling wine.

Recipe Details

Rum Shrub Recipe

Prep 5 mins
Active 5 mins
Total 5 mins
Serves 1 serving
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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces dark rum

  • 1/2 ounce shrub syrup

  • 3 ounces club soda or seltzer

Directions

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice. Add rum, shrub syrup, and soda. Stir gently to mix and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
134 Calories
0g Fat
1g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 134
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 1mg 6%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 0mg 0%
Potassium 42mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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