Suburban Cocktail
The Quirky Foodster Team
Coupe or cocktail glass
Glass
Lemon twist
Garnish
Ingredients
- Rye whiskey — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Dark rum — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Ruby port — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Angostura bitters — 2 dashes
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Twist a lemon peel over the top.
Description: An unusual pre-Prohibition classic that blends rye whiskey with dark rum and ruby port for a rich, layered drink.
Cultural Background: Documented in early 1900s American bartending guides, notable for combining three different aged spirits in one recipe.
Tips: A full-bodied ruby port works better here than a delicate tawny.
Variations: Some modern versions reduce the rum slightly to let the rye lead more clearly.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up, well chilled, as a rich, cold-weather option.
Nutrition: Approx. 200 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is this a sweet drink?
A: Moderately — the port brings real sweetness, balanced by the rye's spice.
- Rye whiskey — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Dark rum — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Ruby port — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Angostura bitters — 2 dashes
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