Long Drink
El Burro
How to make an El Burro - the Caribbean rum mule with dark rum, falernum, lime and ginger beer. A spicy, fizzy longdrink in a copper mug.
4 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Copper mugGlass
1Serving(s)
The El Burro is the Caribbean version of the mule: dark rum, spicy falernum, fresh lime and fizzy ginger beer. An aromatic, slightly exotic longdrink with more depth than its Russian cousin.
Instructions
- Fill a copper mug or a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add rum, lime juice and falernum.
- Fill up with cold ginger beer.
- Stir briefly.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig and serve.
Garnish: Lime wedge and mint sprig
Pro tip: The falernum brings clove, almond and lime into play - if you do not have any, replace it with a little sugar syrup and a pinch of clove.
Frequently asked questions
What is the El Burro?
The El Burro is a Caribbean-inspired version of the mule with dark rum and spicy falernum instead of a plain spirit.
What is falernum?
Falernum is a sweet syrup or liqueur from the Caribbean with aromas of lime, clove, almond and ginger.
Which rum works best?
An aromatic dark rum brings depth and caramel notes that harmonise with the spicy ginger beer.
Ingredients
- Dark rum5 cl
- Lime juice, freshly squeezed2 cl
- Falernum1 cl
- Ginger beer to top upas needed
- Ice cubesas needed
