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Larchmont

Difford’s Guide
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Larchmont image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old)
1⁄2 fl oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
1⁄2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄4 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
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 orange zest twist.

Method

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

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange 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 Larchmont contains 159 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 19.08% alc./vol. (38.16° proof)
  • 18.9 grams of pure alcohol

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

History

Created by David A. Embury, who in his 1948 Fine Art of Mixing Drinks writes of this drink: "As a grand finale to cocktails based on the Rum Sour, I give you one of my favorites which I have named after my favorite community." Larchmont is a village in Westchester County, New York where he lived for many years.

LARCHMONT
½ part Sugar syrup
2 parts Lime juice
2 parts Grand Marnier
6 parts White Cuban rum
Shake vigorously with crushed or cracked ice and strain into chilled and frosted cocktail glass. A twist of orange peel may be dropped into each drink for decoration if desired.

David Embury, 1948


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Review

I share Embury's appreciation of this fine, delicate Orange Daiquiri. However, I've tweaked his formulation as we found the original somewhat rich and over citrusy.

Cocktail of the day:

3rd November 2026 is David Embury's birthday

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Comments & Discussion

Megan Willmes
I made this as-written first time and it’s a solid cocktail. Nothing special but solid. Next time I used my own homemade orange liqueur and a bit of Italicus in place of the simple. Very good.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Since we like a more dry cocktail, I upped the Grand Marnier and omitted the sugar syrup. Still very well balanced with an orange sweet and sour hint.
score: 2
Bocman
The combination of Grand Marnier and rum is surprisingly good for me 👍
score: 1
Simon Sedgley Premium Member
We much prefer Embury's version...it's supposed to be opulent. Have some Lindt sea salt dark chocolate on hand as well.
score: 1
Simon Sedgley Premium Member
Another virtue of Mr Embury's version is that you can up all ingredients by one-third and still squeeze it into a coupe glass.
score: 1
Loïc Pierre
A strong orange taste, but one clearly feel the rum and the citrus. Not too sweet. Rated 4,5/5 : excellent.
score: 4
Rasmus Hansen
This is definitely one of the best orange flavored drinks. Personally, I found it to be best slightly chilled.
score: 1
Nathalie O Flynn Premium Member
We enjoyed it, used Havana as I change from Baccardi to Havana from one cocktail to the next otherwise one bottle would always be empty lol
score: 1
Jose Cruz
rummy up front with some subtle Orange from the G.M. well balanced cocktail.
score: 2
Miguel Perales Premium Member
A fairly light, refreshing cocktail with a slight hint of orange from the Grand Marnier. A good summer cocktail.
score: 1
Florian Ruf Premium Member
At least with Bacardi Carta Blanca quite flat. A bit more Grand Marnier does not help.
score: 1

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