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Rum Daisy
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 2 fl oz | Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old) |
| 1/12 fl oz | Yellow Chartreuse (or génépy liqueur) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/6 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix |
| 1 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
How to make
Glass
Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of mint sprigs, lemon zest spiral and Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
Method
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
Garnish
- Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet, lemon spiral and maraschino cherry.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Rum Daisy contains 152 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 22.39% alc./vol. (44.78° proof)
- 19.9 grams of pure alcohol
History
Recipe adapted from 1935 Bar La Florida, Havana, Cuba, menu. This rejuvenated classic brought to my attention by J. E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails.
RUM DAISSY
Bar La Florida, 1935
1 Glass full of cracked ice.
1 Dash Angostura.
½ Teaspoon Yellow Chartreuse.
2 Ounces Bacardi Rum.
½ Unsqueezed lemon peel.
½ Teaspoon Sugar.
Several sprigs pepper-mint. Two cherries and season fruits. Stir and serve without straining.
Review
Rum character shines in this citrusy aperitivo. Chartreuse plays a very subtle supporting role with the bitters perhaps more forward.
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