The Malagueña

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Discerning Drinkers (94 ratings)

Photographed in an UB Retro Coupe 1920 7.75oz

Ingredients:
1 12 oz Dark/black/blackstrap rum
1 oz Amaro Montenegro
14 oz Agave syrup
3 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
1 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

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

Review:

Bittersweet dark pungent rum is lightly sweetened, aromatised and bittered by amaro and bitters duo. A sharpener of an aperitivo.

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History:

Pronounced "mah-lah-GAY-nyah", Malagueña is a Venezuelan folk music genre, a style of flamenco as well as the name of numerous pieces of music.

Nutrition:

One serving of The Malagueña contains 205 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 23.89% alc./vol. (23.89° proof)
  • 20 grams of pure alcohol

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2nd May at 01:24
I can tell that this drink would benefit from prolonged experimentation. It definitely has promise. But, I used Bacardi Blackstrap and Amaro Montenegro and it tasted a lot like coffee! So, next time I'll ramp up my rum quality!
Matt’s Avatar Matt
4th March at 04:15
I found the rum was dominated by the Montenegro - which was fine - I really like the amaro. I think that Meletti would work just as well here - maybe better (higher ABV, very similar flavor). And Ramazzotti would be worth trying (cola notes). I echo David T. below - a fortified amaro - but I like it.
I note that the mouthfeel is thin compared to the viscous amaro, but all the flavor is still present (and I like to think complemented by the bitters and rum).
John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
3rd March 2023 at 01:15
Delightful. For our tastes would drop off the syrup entirely (only used half). Liked the combination of the rum and amaro. Amaro and bitters add some peppery hints. Perfect in the late afternoon/early evening or after dinner.
David Teager’s Avatar David Teager
10th December 2022 at 23:01
I used Amaro Toscano, which seems to be in the lighter as the vein of Montenegro (and I didn’t want to haul out the Nonino). Meh. Just like fortified amaro.
As to the pronunciation, unless there’s a reason you want me to say it wrong, it’s simply “mah-lah-GAY-nyah.” No “goo.”
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
11th December 2022 at 08:19
Thanks, David. I've corrected pronunciation.
Geoff B.’s Avatar Geoff B.
21st October 2021 at 06:04
A great way to enjoy Montenegro and rum which is a stellar combination. The bitters are spot on. For my taste I might dial back the agave to a bar spoon instead. For fun I flamed my orange zest. Cinnamon, vanilla, and the amaro round this one out nicely. I look forward to trying this one with other aged Rums.
David M.’s Avatar David M.
9th September 2021 at 02:25
The rum still pleasantly dominates, despite the generous helping of Montenegro. Enough sweetness to round the whole thing out. Worth a try.