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Companion

Difford’s Guide

Discerning Drinkers (7)

Measurements in:

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Ingredients
6 whole	Black pepper corns
1 2/3 fl oz	Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old)
1/3 fl oz	Strucchi Dry Vermouth
2 barspoon	Pear purée
1/2 fl oz	Honey
2/3 fl oz	Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Garnish: Mint leaf

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Nick & Nora glass

Method:

MUDDLE peppercorns in base of shaker. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:

17.2 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Dry vermouth — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

History

Dutch Bacardí Legacy 2016 winning cocktail by Anya Montague at Mr. Porter, Amsterdam.

In the last 3 years I have lived and tended bar in 8 different countries. My first port of call when the wheels touch the runway is to head straight to a bar - our place to meet old friends and make new ones - and even on the most distant islands you can always find a bottle of Bacardí on the back bar. My drink is an ode to all the extended family of bartenders and guests that have been my companions on this journey. Each ingredient in Companion is inspired by the story of fellow writer and traveler Ernest Hemmingway; his love for Bacardí rivaled his love for words and women. During his life he lived in France (pear and vermouth), Spain (lemon), Africa (black pepper and honey) and Cuba (Bacardí) with a different wife in each place. They were his travel companions, his drinking partners and his inspiration for writing. With a Companion, you'll never drink alone.
Anya Montague, 2016

Review

Rum and pear with honey balancing lemon sourness. Vermouth (Anya's original recipe calls for Noilly Prat dry vermouth) adds complexity and plays an important role.

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Peter M Premium Member Commenter Appreciated Commenter 2 years ago

This lists "1 pinch" of "black pepper" in the ingredients, but then the `How to make` says to "MUDDLE peppercorns"...

Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member Commenter Appreciated Commenter 2 years ago

Thanks, Peter. I've changed the recipe to peppercorns and guessed at 6, but the number of peppercorns will very much depend on how thoroughly they are muddled—just cracked or powdered.