Bermuda Rum Swizzle is a classic Caribbean cocktail built on dark rum, fresh lime juice, and tropical fruit juices balanced with falernum's warm spice notes. It's traditionally served over crushed ice and garnished with citrus and cherry.
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Combine first five ingredients in ice-filled Collins glass.
bar-spoon between your palms, move hands back and forth and up
and down to quickly rotate and lift spoon, until glass is frosted.
with soda water.
Garnish with orange and cherry.
Serve with a
swizzle stick.
Swizzle is served fresh and should be consumed immediately. Pre-batch the spirit and juice base in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; add ice and soda water at service.
bar spoon or swizzle stick · cocktail shaker or mixing glass · jigger · crushed ice
Falernum is a sweet, spiced syrup from the Caribbean with almond and clove notes. It adds signature depth; omitting it loses authenticity, but you can substitute 1/2 oz simple syrup mixed with a dash of Angostura bitters as a rough approximation.
Dark rum is traditional and gives the Swizzle its deeper flavor and color. Light rum will produce a paler, lighter-bodied version; stick to dark for the authentic profile.
Swizzle refers to both the drink style and the preparation method: the drink is built in a tall glass over crushed ice and stirred vigorously with a bar spoon or traditional swizzle stick to chill and blend ingredients.
Yes—mix the rum, juices, and falernum in advance and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Add soda water and ice just before serving to maintain carbonation and chill.
Freshly squeezed lime and citrus juices are essential for balance and brightness. Bottled or concentrate will dull the tropical profile; use fresh whenever possible.
