Cocktail
Embassy Cocktail
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A shaken short drink combining dark Jamaican rum and brandy in equal measure with Cointreau, fresh lime juice, and a dash of Angostura bitters. It shares its structure with the sidecar, with rum added alongside the brandy for a tropical, bittersweet edge.
Ingredients
Method
- 1Combine rum, brandy, Cointreau, lime juice, and Angostura bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice.
- 2Shake vigorously until cold.
- 3Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- 4Garnish with a lime wedge.
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
- jigger
- strainer
Tips
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice — bottled juice dulls the citrus character.
- An aged, funky Jamaican rum works better here than a light white rum.
Variations
- Substitute cognac for the brandy for a richer, more complex base.
Good for
- cocktail hour
- dinner party
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