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!
Bit disappointing. The soda water watered down the flavours too much so that all you could really taste was the slightly bitter funk of the Wray. Also, there wasn’t enough grenadine to turn it red - just vaguely pink. I reshook with 1/2 oz grenadine instead of a mix of grenadine and rich simple syrup, and reduced the Wray to 1 oz. Better, still not right though. I think it’s because the original recipe calls for a 151 dark rum, rather than Wray overproof.
I know this is a highly regarded strainer but I find the mesh a little too large. If I make a Southside, for example, I end up with a few flecks of mint leaf in the final cocktail.
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!