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Rum & Rye Sour

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (49)
Rum & Rye Sour image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Caribbean blended rum aged 6-10 years
2⁄3 fl oz Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
2⁄3 fl oz Cockburn's Tawny Eyes Tawny Port
2⁄3 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄3 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
1⁄3 fl oz Egg white (pasteurised) or 3 dash Fee Brothers Fee Foam cocktail foamer

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN back into shaker.
  3. DRY SHAKE (without ice).
  4. FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

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

Nutrition:

One serving of Rum & Rye Sour contains 201 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 17.29% alc./vol. (34.58° proof)
  • 20.5 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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

History

Created in January 2021 by yours truly after remembering a cocktail discovered circa 2015 at Danger of Death bar in Brick Lane, London, England.

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Review

Tawny port adds grape fruitiness to rum and rye whiskey with freshening tart zesty lemon and subtle bitters complexity.

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Comments & Discussion

Simon Sedgley Premium Member
Really nice. It doesn't hurt to add a gentle float of overproof Rum.
score: 1
Frederic D. Premium Member
I had an open bottle of PX sherry, so I subbed that for the port, and decreased the syrup to compensate for the added sweetness. Although it obviously changed the character of the drink, it was still very tasty. The richness of the rum and wine were front and center, while the spice of the rye really came through on the swallow.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
WOW. Had this tonight before dinner with some cheese and crackers. Perfect. Nicely sour, and the flavours of the rum, rye, and port blend wonderfully together. Thanks.
score: 2
Chris Lamb Premium Member
Surprisingly 'bright' despite the base spirits. Nice colour, will make again.
score: 1
Karsten Ronnenberg
I suggest to use a certain rum and name the drink "Rye 'n' Gosling".
score: 9

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Makes a minimum of 25 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


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