Malcolm Lowry

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (23 ratings)

Serve in an

Old-fashioned glass
Ingredients:
1 fl oz Patrón Reposado tequila
1/2 fl oz White overproof rum (unaged Jamaican/funky)
1/4 fl oz Cointreau triple sec liqueur
1/2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1/4 fl oz Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
  5. Garnish with lime wedge.

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

The Daiquiri meets the Margarita in this suitably 'funky' and punchy cocktail.

History:

Created by drinks author David Broom. Named after Malcolm Lowry's 1947 novel Under the Volcano which explores a man's battle with alcoholism in Mexico.

Nutrition:

One serving of Malcolm Lowry contains 143 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 23.97% alc./vol. (47.94° proof)
  • 18 grams of pure alcohol
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