Improved Rhum Cocktail

IMPROVE YOUR COCKTAILS

Jerry Thomas published the first ever drink book in the United States in 1862 called The Bar-Tender's Guide (also called The Bon-Vivant's Companion). In it, Thomas gave his recipe for an original Brandy Cocktail containing gum syrup, bitters, brandy and curacao. Building on that recipe, this Improved Cocktail adds a dash of absinthe along with Maraschino Liqueur replacing the curacao. Here is my version of the Improved Rum Cocktail. (I think its improved because it uses Depaz and Absinthe Marteau ) -

Improved Rhum Cocktail

2.00 oz. Depaz Blue Cane Amber Rhum

0.50 tbsp. Absinthe

0.50 tbsp. Rich Demerara Syrup (2:1)

1.00 tbsp. Maraschino Liqueur

2 dashes Fee's Old Fashioned Bitters

Stir all ingredients with fresh cracked ice. Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.