This easy Rum Lemonade cocktail is both refreshing and delicious, especially on a summer day!
Perfect for luaus and barbecues, this summer rum drink is easy to make is very popular. This one is just as good as our Ruby Rum punch recipe.
This Captain Morgan and Lemonade is one of our easy cocktail recipes you will want to bookmark for later.

Hello Friends!
We are celebrating the warm spring weather here with a happy hour. I am a big fan of happy hour and love to try new cocktails so it was fun to try the new Captain Morgan's Grapefruit Rum that the captain sent over the other day.
I am always looking for refreshing cocktails to make and this grapefruit lemonade cocktail was just the drink to sip while enjoying the outdoors.

Why You Will Love This Recipe
Delicious. This refreshing cocktail is the perfect drink for a. hot summer day. Refreshing and tangy, this Captain's rum lemonade tantalizes the taste buds with the perfect balance of lemon and sweetness.
Easy. This drink just has two main ingredients making it so easy. You can use a grocery store lemonade or homemade lemonade.
Festive. Tropical Rum drinks remind me of our trips to the Caribbean and the laid back lifestyle that is just so relaxing and inviting. Craft cocktails like this one, take me back to those laid-back moments.

Tips and Suggestions
This is such an easy drink to make. It is perfect for bbqs and parties.
You can change up the rum with a flavored rum for some fun drink combinations. This is great with grapefruit rum.
I floated the ginger beer on the top and it just makes a pretty color in the glass like a sunrise.

It is so refreshing! I call it a lemonade because of the light citrus flavor.
Recipe FAQs
ight or white rum is commonly used for citrus-based cocktails due to its smooth flavor that complements
You could add a splash of soda water, ginger beer, or simple syrup to add fizz and sweetness.
Yes, this is a perfect drink to make a couple of hours prior to serving. i like to make it in a big pitcher so it is ready to go.


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Malibu Rum Punch - So delicious and refreshing!
Ruby Reef Rum Punch - made with Elderflower liqueur, this is a tasty and beautiful cocktail.
Mango Rum Spritzer - A fun and colorful summer cocktail.
Peach Bourbon Smash - A sexy cocktail made with fres peaches! So good!

Rum Lemonade Cocktail Recipe
Cheers! What's your favorite drink right now?
📖 Recipe

Captain's Rum Lemonade Cocktail
Ingredients
- 4 oz White Rum
- 12 oz Lemonade
- 1 lemon wedge
- ice
Instructions
- Fill glasses with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add one part rum to 3 parts lemonade.
- Shake well about 20 - 30 seconds.
- Pour in glasses.
- Squeeze lemon wedge and add to drink
- Enjoy!
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Corina Ramos
This looks good! I'm going to have to try this. Thanks for showing us how to make it!
Raquel
Happy to- It's really tasty Corina. I hope you like it! Cheers!
Tamara
What a gorgeous drink! So refreshing. We finally got some warm(ish) weather here. We don't really get sundress and BBQ weather until mid May or so, but it's coming!
Raquel
Glad you had some good weather Tamara!
Akaleistar
It looks so pretty and refreshing!
Allie Mackin
Oh my but does this sound good. Perfect for the coming summer.
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Raquel
Thanks Allie! Cheers!
Raquel
Thanks Allie!
Debbie manno
Never heard of grapefruit rum.but YUMMY!! Sounds like a great cocktail.
Raquel
It was really good and so refreshing! Might need to make another soon! 🙂
Sandra
Right now my drink of choice is bourbon on the rocks, however I think I could be swayed with this one!
Raquel
Nice drink choice Sandra! Isn't it amazing how many Bourbons are available now?