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Prince of Wales
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 1 cube | Pineapple (fresh) |
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.) |
| 1/6 fl oz | Pineapple juice |
| 1/6 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix |
| 1/12 fl oz | Luxardo Maraschino liqueur |
| 1 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
| 1 fl oz | Brut champagne/sparkling wine (chilled) |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Coupe glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of skewered pineapple cube and Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
Method
- MUDDLE pineapple in base of shaker.
- Add next 5 ingredients (all but sparkling wine) and SHAKE with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- TOP with sparkling wine.
Garnish
- Garnish with skewered pineapple cube and maraschino cherry.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 22.65% alc./vol. (45.3° proof)
- 21.3 grams of pure alcohol
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Brut champagne/sparkling wine — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
History
The Prince of Wales cocktail was created by Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII. There are several variations of the cocktail [see variations], but they all share champagne/sparkling wine in common.
Handily, the cocktail, along with a recipe, is referenced in a 1901 anonymous biography, The Private Life of King Edward VII by a member of The Royal Household.
He is also credited with having composed an excellent "cocktail." It consists of a little rye whisky, crushed ice, a small square of pineapple, a dash of Angostura bitters, a piece of lemon peel, a few drops of Maraschino, a little champagne, and powdered sugar to taste. This "short drink" is often asked for at the clubs which he frequents.
The Private Life of King Edward VII by a member of The Royal Household, 1901
Born 9th November 1841, His Highness Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, son of Queen Victoria, wasn't crowned King Edward VII until 9th August 1902 (ascended 22nd January 1901) and, by all accounts, made the most of his 60 years as an understudy by becoming a playboy and travelling the world. In 1860, he became the first British royal to visit North America, and it is thought this cocktail, a riff on the Improved Whisky Cocktail, resulted from the trip.
Review
Delicious! Delicate pineapple and maraschino fruitiness, laced with rye whiskey and invigorated with fizz.
Variations/similar cocktails
Some recipes use brandy instead of rye whiskey and/or Bénédictine or another liqueur in place of maraschino. Some also use orange rather than pineapple.
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Gallery
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Comments & Discussion
My tips:
I found no need to muddle the pineapple chunk. Vigorous shaking will do the trick. Choose a chunk that's not too big. You just want a hint of pineapple flavor.
To make this well you need a vibrant rye whiskey. I would suggest seeing if you can find 104 - 110 proof. There's a lot going on here, you don't want the rye to be overwhelmed by the other ingredients. It should be dominant even after adding champagne.
"Top with..." is such a vague direction. So, how much sparkling wine should you use? For me, for this drink, it's not much, maybe 3/4 of an ounce at most. Therefore, as another commenter suggested, less expensive prosecco works well here.
Use a Nick and Nora or a smaller coupe so that you aren't tempted to add too much sparkling to get the wash line up. I use an engraved antique cocktail glass that is a bit smaller than most coupes today for this one.
The glass keeps me from accidentally splashing too much prosecco into the drink and puts me in the right frame of mind for drinking a cocktail with an historical pedigree such as this one.
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