- Jamaican rum45 ml
- Lime juice15 ml
- Sugarcane juice30 ml
Method
Pour all ingredients straight into a small rocks glass or a traditional terracotta cup. Dilute to taste with water, ice or fresh juices.
Garnish
Orange zest.
IBA note. Adjust the dilution to taste with water, ice or fresh juices.
Author's version
- Rum45 ml
- Lime30 ml
- Grenadine20 ml
- Soda water60 ml
Method
Shake everything except the soda water, which goes into the glass.
History
It originated in Jamaica, and the oldest known recipe was printed in verse in the London magazine Fun in September 1878. That version called for lemon juice, sugar, rum and cold water, while the current IBA formula uses lime and sugarcane juice.
Sources: official IBA spec and Wikipedia.
Flavor
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Pairs with
barbecue · bar snacks and charcuterie
It has the body to stand up to strongly flavored dishes.
In the Bottle Catalog
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