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Four W Daiquiri

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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 2⁄3 fl oz Light gold rum (1-3 year old molasses column)
1 fl oz Pink grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄3 fl oz Maple syrup
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
1⁄3 fl oz Chilled water/mineral water (omit if using wet ice)

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of grapefruit wedge.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with grapefruit wedge on rim.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Four W Daiquiri contains 158 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.1 standard drinks
  • 14.82% alc./vol. (29.63° proof)
  • 16 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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.

Review

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

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Comments & Discussion

Doug Bain Premium Member
I'm always a bit leery of recipes with maple syrup because they can make an odd, funky flavor. I've been surprised sometimes, so I tried this. Unfortunately, it lived up to my fears. I did find that significantly increasing the angostura helped. I'll do less maple syrup next time.
score: 1
Chris Luehmann
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.
score: 4
Yossi Burg
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...
score: 1
Leigh Leppard
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!
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
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.
score: 1
Florian Ruf Premium Member
Maybe our grapefruits are way too bitter ;-(. But I cut the bitters by the half. A great cocktail for a really hot summer night.
score: 3
Chris Dimal
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.
score: 2
Michael Z
Same. I will try using a sweeter red grapefruit next time.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Really good cocktail. Did find it a bit on the sweet side, but interesting play on flavours with the rum and the maple syrup.
score: 2
John Hinojos Premium Member
Did add a few drop of orange bitters and it tamed the sweetness a little.
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Was indeed way too sweet! And was too big for glass. I've reformulated. Many thanks for bringing to my attention.
score: 1

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