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Rum Cobbler

Rum Cobbler is a cocktail made with Sugar, Club Soda, Lemon, and Dark Rum. It is served in a Old-Fashioned Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic16.9% ABV6 ingredients

At a Glance

155 kcalCalories
16.9%ABV
4.3gSugar
4.3gCarbs
1.46Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 6 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. In an old-fashioned glass, dissolve the sugar in the club soda.
  2. Add crushed ice until the glass is almost full.Add
  3. Add the rum.Add
  4. Stir well.Stirred
  5. Garnish with the cherry and the orange and lemon slices.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass
Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Crushed ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

CitrusSweet

Supporting notes

CaramelMolassesSpice

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
  • Fruity and vibrant

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

Similar styles

Try this if you like lower-strength rum refreshers

Choose the Rum Cobbler when you want a longer, fruit-friendly rum drink. It is better for easy sipping than for a short, strong cocktail moment.

Common mistakes

Common mistakes with Rum Cobbler

Avoid letting the drink become just sweetened crushed ice. Keep the rum and citrus visible so the cobbler feels refreshing rather than diluted and sugary.

Variations

Easy ways to adjust Rum Cobbler

For a sharper version, increase the citrus slightly. For a rounder version, add a touch more sweetener or use a richer base ingredient, but avoid hiding the fresh acidity.

Skip if

Skip Rum Cobbler if...

Skip Rum Cobbler if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.

When to serve

  • Seafood DinnerSuggested from its lemon and citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.

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

Food pairings

SeafoodCevicheSalads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

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

Sugar1 tsp superfine

Simple SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use about 1/4 oz simple syrup per teaspoon of sugar as a starting point.
What changes
Simple syrup can replace sugar, but it also adds water and dissolves more easily.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Club Soda3 oz

Soda WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Soda water is usually a close substitute for club soda.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Dark Rum2 oz

Aged RumWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; taste before changing sweetener.
What changes
Aged rum can replace dark rum when a somewhat drier, oak-led profile is acceptable.
Light RumWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect less depth and dark sugar character.
What changes
Light rum can replace dark rum only when a lighter, cleaner result is acceptable.
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 Rum Cobbler at home?
Yes. The Rum Cobbler uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.