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Kingston
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Kingston
Photographed in a Speakeasy Coupe 8.5oz
| 2 oz | Caribbean blended rum aged 6-10 years |
| 1⁄2 oz | Kummel liqueur |
| 1⁄4 oz | St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram liqueur |
| 1 oz | Orange juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Garnish with maraschino cherry.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Caraway (kummel) and pimento spice (allspice dram) shine in this aged rum sour.
History:
The Kingston is a classic cocktail from the 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book but this recipe is by Frank Caiafa, author of the 2016 The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book, who says, "I've added the touch of lemon juice for a bit of zip, but you could use a couple of dashes of Acid Phosphate or try it without, as they did at The Old Bar [at The Waldorf Astoria]." Frank prefers to use Appleton Reserve for his rum and Combier Kummel.
Nutrition:
One serving of Kingston contains 257 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 18.1% alc./vol. (18.1° proof)
- 23.1 grams of pure alcohol
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