Greetings in this new week dear #drinkslovers, happy Carnival to all. A few days ago the temperature cooled down a little, but it has become hot again, so a cold drink is appropriate, as it helps to withstand the weather; So this motivated me to make this cocktail that I have named: CITRUS RUM or RON CÍTRICO, because of the ingredients it includes in its preparation. On this occasion I also used “Cinco Estrellas” rum, and I took advantage of a lime that I had left over from my inverted sugar preparation, along with another lime I harvested early.

Saludos en esta nueva semana queridos #drinkslovers, feliz Carnaval para todos. Días atrás refrescó un poco la temperatura, pero ha vuelto a hacer calor, por lo que una bebida fría es oportuna, pues ayuda a soportar el clima; así que esto me motivé a hacer este cóctel que he nombrado: CITRUS RUM o RON CÍTRICO, por los ingredientes que incluye en su elaboración. En esta ocasión también utilicé el ron “Cinco Estrellas”, y aproveché una lima que me sobró de mi preparación del azúcar invertido, junto con otra lima que coseché temprano.

I generally like strong flavors, except excesses in salt and sugar, I don't usually tolerate either of the two, but other flavors, such as acid, spiciness or spices, I LOVE, so I didn't hesitate to use a lot citrus for this cocktail. With that said, let's get to the recipe!

• Preparation time: It is a super quick recipe, it is ready in 5 or 6 minutes.

• Quantities may vary according to each person's taste and availability.

• Servings: 300 ml of this cocktail.

• 60 ml of rum, I used the “Cinco Estrellas” brand.

• 100 ml of lime or lemon juice.

• 50 ml of orange syrup, although it can be replaced with natural syrup (sugar + water in equal parts).

• Ice cubes to taste, I used 10 cubes.

• 1 sprig of spearmint to decorate, or any other edible plant, such as curía sarrapia (Justicia pectoralis), which was the one I used.

• Knife, spoon, plate, blender, juicer, measuring cup, cup, etc.

• Tiempo de preparación: Es una receta súper rápida, en 5 o 6 minutos está lista.

• Las cantidades pueden variar de acuerdo al gusto y a la disponibilidad de cada quien.

• Raciones: 300 ml de este cóctel.

• 60 ml de ron, yo utilicé la marca “Cinco Estrellas.

• 100 ml de zumo de lima o de limón.

• 50 ml de sirope de naranja, aunque puede sustituirse por sirope natural (azúcar + agua en partes iguales).

• Cubos de hielo al gusto, yo utilicé 10 cubos.

• 1 ramita de yerbabuena para decorar, o de cualquier otra planta comestible, como la curía sarrapia (Justicia pectoralis), que fue la que yo usé.

• Cuchillo, cucharilla, plato, licuadora, exprimidor, taza medidora, copa, etc.

With the clean and disinfected limes or lemons, we proceed to take a little zest from their peel. They are then chopped and the juice is extracted, taking care that no seeds or particles fall into the liquid.

Place the lime juice in the blender glass. Add the ice cubes, rum and orange syrup. Cover and blend until the ice is crushed.

Serve a little syrup on a small plate. Soak the edge of the glass with that syrup and then pass the glass through the orange zest, so that it adheres, as a decoration.

Serve in the already decorated glass. Add a teaspoon of pomegranate seeds to the drink, which will serve to add flavor. Garnish with a green leaf, either mint or curía sarrapia. And now the CITRUS RUM or RON CÍRICO is ready.

This cocktail has a marked citrus flavor, it is not very sweet, which I don't dislike, however, if you are one of those who like more sweetness in your drinks, you can increase the amount of sweetener. I liked this drink, ideal for a change and to refresh the day. All I have left to say is: Cheers!

• These photos are my own, and were taken with a Xiaomi REDMI 9 NOTE A phone / Estas fotos son de mi propiedad, y las tome con un smarthone Xiaomi REDMI NOTE 9 A

• The separators are my own and have been made using the CANVA application; and I DO NOT authorize its use in other publications, except for community publications and my own.