Robson recipe
Orange rum, grenadine, lemon juice and orange juice, shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 4 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Robson?
Grenadine
Grenadine is a non-alcoholic bar syrup that’s traditionally used to give a cocktail a red or pink tint and is made from pomegranate.
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Orange Juice
Orange Juice is an essential ingredient for most bars and fridges all around the world. Why? It mixes well with virtually any form of alcohol.
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Cocktails with Orange Juice and Tequila? Naturally.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Rum? Sure, why not?
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What Equipment do you need to make a Robson?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
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Recipe card
Robson
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice, orange rum, lemon juice, and orange juice to your cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Pour into a cocktail glass.
- Add grenadine.
No cocktail shaker? Do this instead
- Add ice, orange rum, lemon juice, and orange juice to a cocktail glass.
- Stir well.
- Add grenadine.
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Robson FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Robson?
To make a Robson, you need 45ml / 1.5oz orange rum, 15ml / 0.5oz grenadine, 15ml / 0.5oz lemon juice and 15ml / 0.5oz orange juice. There’s more about grenadine and orange juice above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Robson?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in a Robson?
The only alcohol in a Robson is orange rum: 45ml / 1.5oz.
Is a Robson shaken or stirred?
A Robson is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then pour it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make a Robson without a cocktail shaker?
No. Without a cocktail shaker, you can make a Robson like this: Add ice, orange rum, lemon juice, and orange juice to a cocktail glass. Stir well. Add grenadine.
What glass is a Robson served in?
Serve a Robson in a cocktail glass.
How do I make a Robson for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 180ml orange rum, 60ml grenadine, 60ml lemon juice and 60ml orange juice. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
