Adios Amigos
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Adios Amigos
Photographed in a Tiki Coupe 8.5oz
| 1 oz | Light gold rum (1-3 year old molasses column) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac |
| 1⁄2 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 1⁄2 oz | Strucchi Dry Vermouth |
| 1⁄4 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄4 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 3 drop | Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water) optional |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Dry vermouth - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A trio of base spirits blend harmoniously in a cocktail of which Trader Vic himself said, "You know that adios means good-bye. You drink two or three of these, and it's adios, believe me, it's adios."
His original recipe calls for "light Puerto Rican rum" and I originally interpreted that as a charcoal-filtered light white rum. However, I've since found this cocktail works best with a light rum with a little more age and character.
History:
Adapted from a recipe in Victor Bergeron's 1972 Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide.
You know that adios means good-by. You drink two or three of these, and it's adios, believe me, it's adios.
Victor Bergeron, Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide, 1972
ADIOS AMIGOS COCKTAIL
1 ounce light Puerto Rican rum
½ ounce French vermouth
½ ounce brandy
½ ounce gin
Juice of ½ lime
Shake with ice cubes. Strain into large chilled cocktail glass.
Nutrition:
One serving of Adios Amigos contains 176 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 21.94% alc./vol. (21.94° proof)
- 19.8 grams of pure alcohol
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