Cuban Island
| 2 fl oz | Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Strucchi Dry Vermouth |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/4 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Martini glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
Method
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Cuban Island contains 170 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 20.14% alc./vol. (40.27° proof)
- 21.1 grams of pure alcohol
History
Adapted from a drink discovered in 2005 at Di Vino's, Hong Kong.
Review
The Daiquiri meets the Wet Martini.
Variations/similar cocktails
President Vincent - similar cocktail but with lime juice.
Makes a minimum of 12.5 cocktails.
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