Juniata Juice - Beer, Rum & Lime Mixed Drink

The Juniata Juice is a straightforward beer mixed drink built from beer, rum, and lime. The beer supplies the bulk of the drink and its carbonation, rum adds extra body and sugarcane character, and lime cuts through the malt with a tart finish. The drink is best built cold and stirred gently so the beer keeps its fizz.

What You'll Need

Ingredients

• Beer: Provides the cold, carbonated base and most of the drink's volume.
• Rum: Adds sugarcane character, warmth, and a modest increase in strength.
• Lime Juice: Brightens the malt and rum with fresh acidity.

Substitutions: A crisp lager is the easiest beer style to use, though a wheat beer gives a softer malt profile. Light rum keeps the drink clean, while aged rum adds more vanilla and oak. If using sweetened frozen lime concentrate instead of fresh juice, expect a sweeter result and adjust to taste.

Equipment

• Beer Mug
• Jigger
• Bar spoon

Beer First, Cocktail Second

Juniata Juice works best when it still tastes like a beer drink. The rum should reinforce rather than dominate the base, while lime gives the finish enough acidity to feel lively. Keeping all three ingredients cold preserves the casual, thirst-quenching character that makes the combination work.

Substitutions & Variations

• Lager version: Use a light lager or pilsner for the cleanest finish.
• Wheat beer version: Choose a wheat beer for softer grain and citrus notes.
• Aged rum version: Swap in aged rum for deeper vanilla and oak character.
• Sweeter lime version: Use a small amount of frozen lime concentrate in place of fresh Lime Juice for the older, sweeter style of the drink.

Helpful Tips

• Chill the Beer Mug and beer before building the drink.
• Pour the beer slowly to control the foam.
• Add Lime Juice after the beer and stir only enough to combine.
• Avoid aggressive stirring because it strips carbonation quickly.
• Serve immediately; this drink is at its best while the beer is freshly poured and lively.