Serve in a Coupe glass
1 oz | Light gold rum (1-3 year old molasses column) |
1 oz | Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac |
1⁄4 oz | Orange Curaçao liqueur |
1⁄4 oz | Monin Grenadine Syrup |
1⁄4 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
Spirit-forward with faint zesty tartness balanced by delicate rich red fruit sweetness.
AKA: Swalter
The Sir Walter (or Swalter) first appears in Harry MacElhone's 1927 Barflies and Cocktails and is repeated in other regarded tomes such as The Savoy Cocktail Book (1930).
Whether this cocktail honours Sir Walter Raleigh or Sir Walter Scott is a matter of conjecture, but as MacElhone, who heralded from Dundee, Scotland, is thought to be the drinks' creator, many favour Scott as being the protagonist.
Sir WALTER COCKTAIL.
Harry MacElhone, 1927
(Commonly known as the "Swalter" Cocktail.)
1 teaspoon of Grenadine, 1 teaspoon of Curaçao, 1 teaspoon of Lemon Juice, 1/3 Brandy, 1/3 Rum.
Shake well and strain.
SIR WALTER COCKTAIL.
Harry Craddock, 1930
(Commonly known as the "Swalter.")
1 Teaspoon Grenadine.
1 Teaspoon Curaçao.
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice.
1/3 Brandy.
1/3 Rum.
Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.
One serving of Sir Walter Cocktail contains 180 calories
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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