Long Drink
Airmail
How to make an Airmail - the fizzy rum classic with lime juice, honey syrup and champagne. A festive variation of the Daiquiri with fine bubbles.
5 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
Champagne fluteGlass
1Serving(s)
The Airmail is a fizzy classic from the 1930s that elevates a rum sour with honey and champagne into a festive drink. The fine bubbles lift the lime and honey notes elegantly. An airy, sophisticated alternative to the Daiquiri.
Instructions
- Add rum, lime juice and honey syrup to a shaker.
- Top up with ice cubes and shake for about 15 seconds.
- Strain into a champagne flute.
- Carefully top up with cold champagne.
- Garnish with a lime zest and serve.
Garnish: Lime zest
Pro tip: Dissolve the honey in a little warm water beforehand to make a syrup - pure honey clumps up in the cold shaker and barely distributes.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Airmail get its name?
The drink dates from the 1930s and is named after the emerging air mail service of the time.
Which rum is suitable?
A white Cuban rum is the classic choice, while a lightly aged rum gives the drink more depth.
Can I use sparkling wine instead of champagne?
Yes, a dry sparkling wine or cava works just as well and makes the drink more affordable.
Ingredients
- White rum4,5 cl
- Lime juice (freshly squeezed)1,5 cl
- Honey syrup1,5 cl
- Champagne (or sparkling wine)6 cl
- Lime zest1 piece
- Ice cubesas needed
