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Popcorn garnish

The Golden Kernel - Rum Cocktail

Perfect for movie nights, award show watch parties, this rum drink pairs buttery crunch with citrusy fizz for a holden-hour experience in a glass.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: cocktail with San Pellegrino, golden kernel cocktail, instagram-worthy drinks, party cocktails 2025, popcorn garnish cocktail, unique cocktail recipes, viral cocktail ideas
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1/5 oz rum
  • 3/4 oz lemon or orange juice
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau or any orange liqueur
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz orange sparkling water
  • small cup of popcorn
  • ice
  • mini clothespin for garnish

Instructions

Make Your Cocktail

  • In a cocktail shaker, combine rum, orange/lemon juice , Cointreau, and simple syrup.
  • Add ice and shake well until well chilled.
  • Strain into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Top with 2 oz of orange San Pellegrino.

Carefully clip the small paper or plastic condiment cup of popcorn the the rim using a mini clothespin.

    Serve Immediately - and snap a photo before the popcorn disapears.

      Notes

      Shake Up your next party with the Golden Kernel cocktail- a citrusy rum drink topped with sparkling orange soda and garnished with a mini cup of popcorn.  Fun, flavourful and totally Instagram-worthy.
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