Drones Club

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Photographed in an UB Cubana DOF 12.3oz

Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 oz Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac
1⁄2 oz Caribbean blended rum aged 6-10 years
1 oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
  2. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  3. STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10
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Review:

A characterful and well-balanced rum & brandy nightcap.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe created in January 2020 by Jason Clapham in Oxford, England. Originally made with Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino rosso vermouth.

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Nutrition:

One serving of Drones Club contains 189 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 25.23% alc./vol. (25.23° proof)
  • 22.8 grams of pure alcohol

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Jeremy Harrold’s Avatar Jeremy Harrold
25th November 2024 at 18:09
Not unpleasant but it didn’t stand out from the crowd. The vermouth was a bit too dominant. I added a bit more cognac and rum and also an extra dash of chocolate bitters.
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Ryan Harrold’s Avatar Ryan Harrold
28th August 2024 at 12:49
As someone who really loves all these ingredients, this cocktail is a great sipper and is definitely worth making, if you haven’t done so already
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
13th March 2021 at 04:03
I love rum and cognac. Great combination. Smooth and good nightcap.
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