Four W Daiquiri

Four W Daiquiri image
Serve in
a Martini glass...
2 shot Bacardi Carta Oro Rum BUY
1½ shot Freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters BUY
¾ shot Maple syrup
½ shot Chilled water(omit if wet ice)
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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Grapefruit wedge

Comment:

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

Origin:

My (Simon Difford) version of an old brick drink created by Herb Smith and popularised by his friend Oscar at the Waldorf, 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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