Shanghai Rum Cocktail is a modern tropical drink built from Light Rum, Dark Rum, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, and Grenadine. The split rum base gives the drink more depth than a simple fruit highball, while lime keeps the sweeter ingredients in check.
What You'll Need
Ingredients
- Light Rum - clean sugarcane base.
- Dark Rum - molasses depth.
- Orange Liqueur - citrus sweetness.
- Lime Juice - acidity.
- Pineapple Juice - tropical fruit and body.
- Grenadine - color and restrained sweetness.
Equipment
- Shaker
- Jigger
- Hurricane Glass
Split Rum Gives It Structure
Light rum keeps the drink clean while dark rum adds weight. Lime prevents the pineapple, orange liqueur, and grenadine from becoming heavy.
Substitutions & Variations
- Use aged rum in place of dark rum.
- Replace pineapple with guava for a different tropical profile.
- Reduce grenadine for a drier finish.
Helpful Tips
- Use fresh lime.
- Shake all ingredients with plenty of ice.
- Strain over fresh ice.
- Serve immediately.