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X.Y.Z.

Aperitivo/aperitif · Citrusy · Classic/vintage

4.0 51 ratings

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Light white rum
3/4 oz Triple sec
3/4 oz Lemon juice
1/12 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)
2 drop Saline solution 4:1
1 dash Orange bitters

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

21.5% alc./vol. · 1.5 standard drinks · 156 calories

History

The original Savoy recipe follows classic Margarita proportions and, like the 2:1:1 Margarita, is a tad on the sour side. Adding extra sweetness, drops of saline and a dash of bitters results in a tart but cleansing flavour profile after a few sips.

This recipe is adapted from Harry Craddock's 1930 book, The Savoy Cocktail Book. J. E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails brought this "rejuvenated classic" to attention, with a preferred recipe that echoes The Savoy's spec: 45ml (1½oz) light white rum, 22.5ml (¾oz) triple sec, and 22.5ml (¾oz) lemon juice. The Savoy Cocktail Book lists the X. Y. Z. COCKTAIL as: X. Y. Z. COCKTAIL ¼ Lemon juice. ¼ Cointreau. ½ Bacardi Rum. Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.