Cuban Island

Serve in a Martini glass...
2	fl oz	Bacardi Carta Blanca Superior White Rum (37.5%)
½	fl oz	Noilly Prat Extra Dry Vermouth
½	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼	fl oz	Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

The Daiquiri meets the Wet Martini.

About:

Adapted from a drink discovered in 2005 at Di Vino's, Hong Kong.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 165 calories in one serving of Cuban Island.

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Sugar syrup (2:1)

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