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Ciro's Special

Classic/vintage · Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini)

4.2 134 ratings

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Dark/black rum
3/4 oz Crème de cassis
3/4 oz Lime juice
1/6 oz Grand Marnier

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

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

Garnish

  1. 5 EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour profile

19.0% alc./vol. · 1.4 standard drinks · 182 calories

History

Characterful dark rum and significant fruity elements are harmonious in this rum daisy.

This cocktail was devised at Ciro's nightclub in Hollywood, USA, and is featured in Ted Saucier's 1951 book, Bottoms Up. "CIRO'S SPECIAL Courtesy, Ciro's, Hollywood Juice 1 fresh lime 1 jigger dark rum ½ jigger crème de cassis 1 dash Grand Marnier Ice Shake and strain into chilled glass."