What sort of rum and tonic you might like depends heavily on the kind of rum you prefer. And the world of rum is so wide and various, there are many directions you can go. The light-bodied Bacardi makes for an easy choice, and an easy, if simple, drink. The rhum agricoles made in Martinique will give you a much more complex cocktail, with grassy and vegetal notes. And Banks 5, a blend made up of rums from various places, brings sweet fruit notes like banana to the glass. Most rums, however, require a more aggressive tonic partner, like Schweppes.
Ingredients
- Lime wedge (one sixth of a lime)
- 2 ounces rum
- 4 ounces tonic water
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (1 serving)
172 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 10 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 10 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 14 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
1 drink
Preparation
- Fill a highball glass with ice. Squeeze the lime over the ice and drop in. Add rum and top with tonic. Stir briefly.
2 minutes
Dining and Cooking