Four W Daiquiri

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Serve in a Coupe glass

Ingredients:
1 2⁄3 oz Light gold rum (1-3 year old molasses column)
1 oz Pink grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄3 oz Maple syrup
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
1⁄3 oz Chilled water omit if using wet ice
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of grapefruit wedge .
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10
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Review:

The oomph of rum, the sourness of grapefruit and the richness of maple syrup, all aromatised by bitters.

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History:

My version of a vintage cocktail created by Herb Smith and popularised by his friend Oscar at the Waldorf in New York City. The drink was named in honour of the Duke of Windsor and his bride, formerly Wallis Warfield Simpson. The four 'W's stand for Wallis Warfield Windsor Wallop.

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Nutrition:

One serving of Four W Daiquiri contains 158 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.1 standard drinks
  • 14.82% alc./vol. (14.82° proof)
  • 14.9 grams of pure alcohol

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Chris Luehmann’s Avatar Chris Luehmann
13th March 2024 at 04:27
I made this with fresh grapefruit juice. It was a bit bitter. I would suggest 1.5 dashes of Angostura and upping the maple syrup to 0.5 Oz if you use fresh unsweetened grapefruit juice. Otherwise great flavours.
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Yossi Burg’s Avatar Yossi Burg
8th December 2023 at 08:16
Wow- what surprise - I generally only use maple syrup with Bourbon or Rye in Old Fashioneds- but it made a BFF with Havana Club 3 anos. Not too sweet but I may try John's suggestion of Orange bitters next time.... and yes, there will definitely be a next time...
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Leigh Leppard’s Avatar Leigh Leppard
10th August 2023 at 14:34
Enjoyed this cocktail but intrigued about its history. Where did you stumble across this gem of a recipe?

Incidentally, I made with Bacardi 8 which was probably a bit rich to be mixed with the maple syrup. Will try again with something a bit lighter, or might adjust the recipe. Any thoughts or tips would be welcomed!
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
10th August 2023 at 15:27
It's a cocktail my dad discovered reading either a novel or a biography. It works well with Havana Club 3yo if you have access to Cuban rum.
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Florian Ruf’s Avatar Florian Ruf
19th June 2022 at 20:43
Maybe our grapefruits are way too bitter ;-(. But I cut the bitters by the half. A great cocktail for a really hot summer night.
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Michael Z’s Avatar Michael Z
1st April 2023 at 00:18
Same. I will try using a sweeter red grapefruit next time.
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Chris Dimal’s Avatar Chris Dimal
22nd November 2022 at 11:05
Same problem for me. The grapefruit was too tart. Couldn't even get maple in the flavour for me. Definitely needed to cut the bitters in the future.
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
12th September 2021 at 00:20
Really good cocktail. Did find it a bit on the sweet side, but interesting play on flavours with the rum and the maple syrup.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
15th September 2021 at 19:56
Was indeed way too sweet! And was too big for glass. I've reformulated. Many thanks for bringing to my attention.
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
12th September 2021 at 00:29
Did add a few drop of orange bitters and it tamed the sweetness a little.
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