How to Make a Fireman's Sour

Why is this drink named after firemen, especially when there's nothing to light on fire and it seems a tad too sweet to be something a brawny fireman would drink? No idea. The drink is enormously refreshing, though, so perhaps after a tough day or fighting fires, the fireman likes to kick back and enjoy a sweet, cold drink.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 oz. light rum
• 1/4 oz. dark rum
• Dash grenadine
• 3/4 oz. lime juice
• Lime wedge
• Powdered sugar
• Cocktail shaker and strainer
• Small highball glass (optional)
• Ice

1. Add ice to your cocktail shaker.

2. Add the light rum.

3. Add the dark rum.

4. Add a dash of grenadine.

5. Add the lime juice.

6. Add 1/2 tsp. powdered sugar

7. Mix that up good with a strong 6- to 10-count shake of your cocktail shaker, and then strain it it into a small highball glass over crushed ice.

8. Give your lime wedge a squeeze over the drink, drop it into the glass and enjoy.

Tips & Warnings

• Yes, the drink calls for 3/4 oz. lime juice AND a separate lime wedge.