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Montego Bay

Tiki/tropical

4.0 44 ratings

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Agricole rhum (unaged)
1/2 oz Triple sec
1/2 oz Lime juice
1/4 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)
2 dash Aromatic bitters

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of lime wedge.

Method

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

Garnish

  1. 5 Garnish with lime wedge.

Flavour profile

21.5% alc./vol. · 1.4 standard drinks · 156 calories

History

The name hints at Jamaica, yet the recipe calls for Martinique agricole rum.

This cocktail originates from Victor Bergeron's 1972 book, "Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide." Bergeron included his "TV" logo next to the drink, signifying it as one of his signature creations. The recipe listed is as follows: MONTEGO BAY COCKTAIL. Juice of ½ lime 1 dash rock candy syrup 1 dash triple sec 1 dash Angostura bitters 1 ounce Rhum Negrita Shake with cubes. Strain into chilled tiki stem cocktail glass.

Created by Victor Bergeron A.K.A Trader Vic