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Messianic Cocktail

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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Light gold rum (1-3 year old molasses column)
1⁄2 fl oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
1⁄4 fl oz Ginger liqueur
1⁄4 fl oz Falernum liqueur
1⁄3 fl oz Chilled water/mineral water (omit if using wet ice)

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist (and float gold flakes if to hand).

Method

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

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
  2. Sprinkle with gold leaf if available.

Flavour Profile

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

Nutrition:

One serving of Messianic Cocktail contains 183 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 24.73% alc./vol. (49.47° proof)
  • 21.1 grams of pure alcohol

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

History

Messianic means of the Messiah, so perhaps an appropriate name for a Christmas cocktail. Created in October 2011 by yours truly and updated December 2021.

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Review

Ginger and orange are delicately spiced with clove-forward falernum and fortified with golden rum.

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Comments & Discussion

L L
Used DMF"s spiced rum as it was the only one I had. Tempered the sweetness with Angostura bitters and orange zest...my goodness, that works!
score: 1
Mike Fahrney
Really enjoyed this sweet cocktail. It might be making it more sweet, but I added a charred piece of pineapple as a garnish. That hit a special note for us. I made this with a homemade falernum that really found brought a wonderful taste. When making this, I leaned in with a hint more ginger and it was fantastic.
score: 2
Herbert Brant
Truly delightful. I love the combination of orange and spices, plus the rich rum as the foundation. Bitters do add a touch of balance to the sweetness. A new favourite.
score: 3
Lynette Clayton
Agree on the sweetness, increased the rum. Flavors are really nice.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Also found it a bit sweet, also added 4 drops of orange bitters. I did like the blend of flavours in the original recipe, but found the one with the orange bitters also very flavourful.
score: 1
Sherri Rita
I needed to add a dash of orange bitters to balance out as I found this to be too sweet, otherwise lovely festive cocktail I’ll keep in rotation.
score: 3
Andy Parnell-Hopkinson
Anyone tried to sub the clove-muddling faff with Taylor's falurnum?
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Thanks Andy - that's a great call. I've revisited and amended the recipe acordingly.
score: 2

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