Pinky & The Captain Cocktail – Spiced Rum and Grapefruit Highball
A bright, spiced-rum highball that pairs Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum® with fresh grapefruit juice and lime. Easy, citrusy, and built for warm days or relaxed evenings.
A refreshing highball that balances the warmth of spiced rum with citrus bite. This quick two-ingredient drink is smooth, lively, and effortless to make.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
- Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum – the sweet, spiced backbone.
- Grapefruit Juice – crisp tartness that brightens the mix.
- Lime Slice – adds aroma and color.
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Bar spoon
- Ice cubes
Why It Works
Spiced rum and grapefruit juice create a sharp-sweet balance rarely found in simple cocktails. The spice tones enhance the citrus edge, keeping the drink lively without being sugary.
Variations
- Stronger: Use navy-strength or dark spiced rum.
- Sweeter: Add a splash of orange juice.
- Zero-proof: Substitute spiced-rum syrup or non-alcoholic spiced spirit.
Tips
Serve over plenty of ice and garnish with a lime wheel. Great with grilled seafood or light snacks. Can be batched easily—just scale 1 ½ oz rum : 5 oz juice per serving.
Pinky & The Captain Recipe
Type of Glass
Highball Glass
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz. Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum®
- 5 oz.
Directions
- Pour Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum and grapefruit juice into an ice-filled highball glass.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a lime slice.
Raise a glass of the Pinky & The Captain—simple, spiced, and unmistakably refreshing.
