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Cuban Cocktail No.3

Classic/vintage

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Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Light gold rum 1-3yo
1/4 oz Cognac (brandy)
1/2 oz Apricot liqueur
1/2 oz Lime juice
1/6 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)
1 dash Orange bitters
1/3 oz Chilled water

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

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

Method

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

Garnish

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

Flavour profile

19.2% alc./vol. · 1.4 standard drinks · 165 calories

History

French influences are evident in this drink, similar to much of the Caribbean. The contribution of Admiral Rodney is appreciated.

This recipe was adapted from the 1972 revised edition of Victor Bergeron's Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide.

Created by Victor Bergeron A.K.A Trader Vic