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The Royal Legacy

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Serve in

a Rocks glass...
1½ fl oz Bacardi Ocho Anos Gran Reserva Rum
1 fl oz Martini Rosso sweet vermouth
1 fl oz *Special ingredient #1 (see below)
2 dash Bob's Chocolate Bitters
2 dash Plum bitters

How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass.

Special ingredient #1: *Martini Bianco infused with dates (15-17 dates per bottle. Cut dates in half and hand press. Add into liquid and infuse for 4 days.)

Garnish:

Medjool date

Comment:

Shekhar Grover says of his drink, “The Royal Legacy cocktail represents the legacy of a royal family. The tropical fruit base of BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho is complimented well with MARTINI Bianco Vermouth infused with dates. The cocktail enhances the blend of BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho and preserves its royalty of being one of the best rums the world has to offer.”

About:

Cruise Ships BACARDÍ LEGACY 2018 winning cocktail by Shekhar Grover, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.

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