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Sir Walter

Classic/vintage · Spirit-forward

4.2 64 ratings

Ingredients

1 oz Light gold rum 1-3yo
1 oz Cognac (brandy)
1/4 oz Orange Curaçao
1/4 oz Grenadine syrup
1/4 oz Lemon juice

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

24.1% alc./vol. · 1.5 standard drinks · 180 calories

History

A strong spirit presence with subtle citrus tartness, offset by mellow red fruit sweetness.

The Sir Walter, also known as the Swalter, is first documented in Harry MacElhone's 1927 Barflies and Cocktails. It also appears in The Savoy Cocktail Book from 1930. Speculation exists as to whether the cocktail honors Sir Walter Raleigh or Sir Walter Scott. As MacElhone, originally from Dundee, Scotland, is believed to be the creator, many lean towards Scott as the inspiration. SIR WALTER COCKTAIL. (Commonly known as the "Swalter" Cocktail.) 1 teaspoon of Grenadine, 1 teaspoon of Curaçao, 1 teaspoon of Lemon Juice, 1/3 Brandy, 1/3 Rum. Shake well and strain. SIR WALTER COCKTAIL. (Commonly known as the "Swalter.") 1 Teaspoon Grenadine. 1 Teaspoon Curaçao. 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice. 1/3 Brandy. 1/3 Rum. Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.

Also known as Swalter · Created by Harry MacElhone