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Funk and Soul

Funk and Soul is a cocktail made with Rum, Apricot Nectar, Pomegranate Juice, and Lemon. The listed recipe is built and served in a Collins Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic15.4% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

278 kcalCalories
15.4%ABV
17.2gSugar
18.7gCarbs
2.19Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 5 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 2 shotsRumBase Spirit
  • 1 shotApricot NectarOther
  • 1 shotPomegranate juiceJuice
  • Juice of 1/2lemonFruit
  • TopSoda WaterMixer

How to Make It

  1. Mix all ingredients together and strain into a Collins glass.Strain
  2. Use Jamaican rum where possible for a more authentic taste.

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass

Taste

What does Funk and Soul taste like?

Funk and Soul is a longer, more refreshing style of drink. Bubbles, citrus, mixer or dilution help make it easier to sip than a short spirit-forward cocktail.

Primary flavours

FruitySweetTart

Supporting notes

SparklingCitrusVanillaAromatic

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
  • Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

Variations

Easy ways to adjust Funk and Soul

For a lighter version, use more soda, mixer or ice. For a stronger version, keep the same flavor balance but reduce the length so the drink stays structured.

When to choose it

How to decide if Funk and Soul is right for you

Funk and Soul is a good fit when you want a longer, colder and easier-drinking cocktail. Choose it for refreshment rather than intensity. The listed serve is about 15.4% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Funk and Soul if...

Skip Funk and Soul if you want a short, intense or spirit-forward cocktail. Longer refreshing drinks are built for cold drinkability rather than concentrated strength.

When to serve

  • SummerSuggested from its tropical and citrus notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Pomegranate Juice1 shot

Cranberry JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Cranberry juice can replace pomegranate juice when a brighter red-fruit note is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Soda WaterTop

Carbonated WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Carbonated water is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Club SodaGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Club soda is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Sparkling WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Sparkling water is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Tonic WaterNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use only if you want a tonic-style drink.
What changes
Tonic water is not a neutral replacement for soda water; it adds bitterness and sweetness.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Funk and Soul at home?
Yes. The Funk and Soul uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.