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Susie Taylor

Susie Taylor is a cocktail made with Light Rum, Fresh Lime Juice, and Ginger Ale. The listed recipe is built and served in a Collins Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic12.4% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

263 kcalCalories
12.4%ABV
28gSugar
32gCarbs
1.46Std 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?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Pour rum and lime juice into ice-filled Collins glass.Pour
  2. Fill with ginger ale and stir.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Susie Taylor cold and taste the citrus balance before adding extra sugar. Fresh citrus usually makes the biggest difference. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.

Taste

What does Susie Taylor taste like?

Susie Taylor is bright and tart, with citrus carrying much of the first impression. Sweetness and dilution need to balance the sharpness.

Primary flavours

CitrusGinger

Supporting notes

VanillaSpicySweetTart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Noticeably sweet
  • Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Susie Taylor is right for you

Susie Taylor is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 12.4% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Susie Taylor if...

Skip Susie Taylor 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

  • SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

VeganVegetarian

Not compatible

Gluten-FreeKetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar
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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

Light Rum2.0 oz

Aged RumKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners only if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes
Aged rum can replace light rum when a fuller, oakier variation is acceptable.
Dark RumWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners if the result becomes too heavy.
What changes
Dark rum can replace light rum when a deeper, heavier rum profile is welcome.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatible

Fresh Lime Juice2.0 oz

Lemon JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Lemon juice can usually replace lime juice, but the drink becomes less tropical and more lemon-forward.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatible

Ginger Aleto taste

Ginger BeerWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce other spice or ginger if needed.
What changes
Ginger beer can replace ginger ale when a spicier, stronger ginger kick is welcome.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-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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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Susie Taylor at home?
Yes. The Susie Taylor uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.