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Cocktail

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A shaken cocktail made from dark rum, amaretto, and a generous measure of grapefruit juice, served over ice. The grapefruit's tartness cuts through the amaretto's sweetness, producing a drink that sits between sour and sweet.

Ingredients

Dark Rum
12Amaretto

Method

  1. 1Combine dark rum, amaretto, and grapefruit juice in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a cocktail glass over fresh ice.

Equipment

  • shaker
  • strainer
  • jigger

Tips

  • Use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice for better tartness and aroma.
  • Adjust the amaretto to your preferred sweetness level.

Variations

  • Use aged rum instead of dark rum for a smoother, more complex base.
  • Add a float of Campari on top for extra bitterness.

Good for

  • happy hour
  • summer gathering

Best in season

  • summer

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