Optimist

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (41 ratings)

Serve in

Flute glass

How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Flute glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of charcoal rim & grapefruit zest twist (discarded).
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Allergens:


Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

Fino sherry and Creole bitters brilliantly set this riff on a classic Daiquiri apart. Beautifully balanced and delicately flavoured. If you apply the charcoal rim, perhaps leave a lipstick saving space rather than encircling the rim.

History:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2014 for Bacardi Legacy by Roman Foltan at the Artesian Bar at The Langham Hotel, London, England.

Nutrition:

184 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 16.45% alc./vol. (32.9° proof)
  • 18.2 grams of pure alcohol
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