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Bolero Sour

Aperitivo/aperitif · Citrusy · Classic/vintage

3.8 45 ratings

Ingredients

1 oz Light white rum
1 oz Cognac (brandy)
1/2 oz Lime juice
1/3 oz Orange juice
1/3 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)
1/3 oz Egg white (pasteurised)

How to make

Serve in a old-fashioned glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of orange and lime zest twists.

Method

  1. 3 SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain back into shaker.
  2. 4 DRY SHAKE (without ice) to emulsify.
  3. 5 FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. 6 EXPRESS orange and lime zest twists over cocktail and then discard.

Flavour profile

16.8% alc./vol. · 1.4 standard drinks · 174 calories

History

A beautifully balanced, flavourful medley of sweet and sour.

Adapted from David A. Embury's 1948 book, The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks. Rum, much like gin, pairs well with a variety of liqueurs. This cocktail features a blend of rum and cognac as its foundation. BOLERO. 1 part Sugar Syrup 2 parts Lime Juice 4 parts Gold Label Cuban Rum 4 parts Cognac 1 teaspoon Orange Juice per serving Shake with finely crushed ice.

Created by David A. Embury