Cuban Liberal

Serve in a Coupe glass...
1½	fl oz	Bacardi Carta Blanca light rum
1	fl oz	Martini Rosso vermouth
½	spoon	Picon Amer
2	dash	Angostura Orange Bitters

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

Light white rum mellowed by Italian vermouth and made interesting with bittersweet French Amer Picon liqueur.

About:

Adapted from a drink featured in the 1935 La Florida (El Floridita) Cocktails book.

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