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Isla de Piño

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (72)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/2 fl oz Light gold rum (1-3 year old molasses column)
1 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1 fl oz Pink grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed)
1/6 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix

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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 grapefruit wedge.

Method

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

Garnish

  1. Garnish with grapefruit wedge on rim.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 5/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 8/10
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Isla de Piño contains 172 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 15.24% alc./vol. (30.49° proof)
  • 18 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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

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History

This classic Cuban cocktail takes its name from the eponymous island off the Cuban coast which is famed (at least it is in Cuba) for the quality of the grapefruit grown there.

Review

There's an interesting play between rum, vermouth and grapefruit which, with the right grapefruit, can be delicious. (Juice ripe pink or red grapefruit.)

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Comments & Discussion

Frederic D. Premium Member
Remade with Punt e Mes in place of the sweet vermouth and enjoyed it more, but I also feel it us quite a departure from the original. The interplay of grapefruit and PeM is delicious, but I still don't think this is quite it, I will have to keep experimenting
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Not liking sweet cocktails, made with dry vermouth. Still found it sweet. Would leave out the sugar syrup. Very enjoyable cocktails. Did add some Grapefruit bitters which pulled out the flavours more.
score: 1
Loïc Pierre
I found that vermouth predominant. Maybe I should try with proper grapefruit (tried with fresh spanish pomelo).
score: 1
MiRiNaeJM
I really enjoyed this one.
I was concerned that the quality of the ingredients could make or break the result, but my first attempt turned out great.
The funkiness of the rum (Havana Club 3 Añejo), the complexity of the vermouth (Carpano Classico), and the unexpected harmony with grapefruit created an impressive balance.
score: 1
Frederic D. Premium Member
I can confirm that the quality of the grapefruit juice has a disproportionate influence on the overall experience (mine was definitely subpar). I also think a mid-range rum in terms of assertiveness is probably optimal. Mine was a bit too quiet and didn't register, but an overly funky spirit would throw this drink completely out of balance.
score: 1
Albert Markiewicz
How is it 8 in the scale of sourness when there's Rosso Vermouth + sugar syrup and not a single sour ingredient?
score: 0
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Grapefruity juice.
score: 0
Albert Markiewicz
Interesting. I've never found grapefruit so sour but I guess I've got to try that cocktail myself soon. Thank you
score: 1
Brad Burkett
My grapefruit may have been on the sweeter side but a few dashes of Peychaud’s balanced things out quite well.
score: 1
Chris Dimal
Indeed the grapefruit determines how the drink will turn out. I had what looked like an average Ruby Red Grapefruit. It resulted in some unusual, earthy tones, which wasn't too appealing, in my opinion. I do wonder if the sweet red vermouth contributes to that.
score: 2
Ian Fenton
Mine went orange with a bit of a strange haze, but it did taste quite good.
score: 1

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