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Bolero

Aperitivo/aperitif · Classic/vintage · Spirit-forward

3.8 23 ratings

Ingredients

1 1/3 oz Light gold rum 1-3yo
1/2 oz Calvados apple brandy
1/3 oz Rosso/sweet vermouth
1/4 oz Chilled water
2 drop Saline solution 4:1

How to make

Serve in a nick & nora glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist and (dehydrated) apple slice.

Method

  1. 3 STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. 5 EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and discard.
  2. 6 Garnish with (dehydrated) apple slice.

Flavour profile

25.6% alc./vol. · 1.3 standard drinks · 138 calories

History

Bone dry and spirit-forward. Stir well, as dilution is key; a splash of chilled water aids this.

This recipe is adapted from Stanley M. Jones' 1977 book, Jones' Complete Barguide. The recipe listed is: BOLERO, Cocktail Glass, Stir, 1-1/2 oz rum, 3/4 oz apple brandy, 1/4 oz sweet vermouth, Lemon twist.