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Gem
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 1 fl oz | Caribbean blended rum aged 6-10 years |
| 1 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
| 3/4 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/3 fl oz | Monin Pineapple Syrup |
| 1/6 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix |
| 4 drop | Difford's Daiquiri Bitters |
How to make
Glass
Photographed in an Urban Bar Freddo Coupe Glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of dehydrated lemon slice wheel and grated cinnamon.
Method
Garnish
- Garnish with dehydrated lemon slice floated on surface and dusted with freshly grated cinnamon.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Gem contains 202 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 18.11% alc./vol. (36.22° proof)
- 19 grams of pure alcohol
History
Adapted from a recipe in William Schmidt's 1892 The Flowing Bowl: What and When to Drink.
The Gem.
William Schmidt, 1891/2
A mixing-glass,
The juice of a lime,
A little pineapple syrup,
A spoonful of sugar; dissolve well;
½ drink of Santa Cruz rum,
½ drink of brandy.
Mix this well, fill your glass with ice, and mix again; strain into a fine glass; place a slice of lemon on top and grate a little cinnamon upon it.
Review
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