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Golden Reign

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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 2⁄3 fl oz Light gold rum (1-3 year old molasses column)
1⁄2 fl oz Galliano L'Autentico liqueur
1⁄2 fl oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
1 fl oz Whipping cream
1⁄4 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
1 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Martini glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Golden Reign contains 327 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 20.24% alc./vol. (40.48° proof)
  • 25.6 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Whipping cream — Dairy

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Adapted from a drink created in 2002 by Peter Dorelli at The American Bar at The Savoy Hotel, London, England to celebrate the Queen's golden jubilee.

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Review

A lightly creamy, after dinner drink.

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Comments & Discussion

Morten Carlsbaek Premium Member
Lovely, light dessert. Why not served with filled milk chocolate...
score: 1
Lynette Clayton
Increased the rum by a smidge and added some orange bitters. Yum
score: 2
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Agreed. I've amended the recipe above accordingly.
score: 1

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