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This rum-based drink was apparently inspired by the golden age of the cocktail, with aromatic mandarin, tart lime, bittersweet vermouth resulting in an...
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Josh Litten’s Avatar Josh Litten
17th March 2024 at 00:56
Tried this with fresh-squeezed tangelo rather than mandarin, and I don't think I'd go back. Perfect blend of flavors.
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Herbert Brant’s Avatar Herbert Brant
14th January 2023 at 20:27
Unexpectedly elegant mix of tastes. The Peychaud's bitters adds a spiciness to the sweetness of the orange juice and syrup. This is a delightfully sophisticated cocktail.
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Sandip Gohil’s Avatar Sandip Gohil
27th March 2021 at 04:00
I don't think you can go wrong with Sweet vermouth (Cocchi) and orange juice. This is a very nice and smooth drink. I don't feel any burn, just smooth flavours all melding together very well. It's sweet, but..who cares when it's this good right?
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G. M. Genovese’s Avatar G. M. Genovese
13th February 2025 at 13:29
I agree. I would, however, scale back the sugar syrup. It seemed to accentuate the character of the vermouth (Cocchi as well) to a sickeningly saccharine degree.
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