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Steel Drum
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 1 fl oz | Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old) |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Overproof white rum (unaged Jamaican/funky) |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Luxardo Maraschino liqueur |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1 dash | La Fée Parisienne absinthe |
| 1 dash | Orange Bitters by Angostura |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Coupe glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare lime slice wheel for garnish.
Method
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- Garnish with lime wheel.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Steel Drum contains 133 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 25.81% alc./vol. (51.63° proof)
- 20.9 grams of pure alcohol
History
Adapted from a recipe created in 2021 by J. E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails.
Review
Rum funk and maraschino influences this Daiquiri's beat. Jason calls for this to be served straight-up in a coupe but I prefer with the dilution afforded by serving on-the-rock(s), perhaps in a drum-shaped old-fashioned glass.
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