Brass Monkey
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 2.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1.00 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Add all ingredients to shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fill Collins glass with ice
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Strain mixture into ice-filled Collins glass
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Garnish with lemon slice
Cocktail Description
This refreshing highball takes the classic gin and tonic blueprint and flips it on its head with a white rum and vodka base that's bright, crisp, and dangerously drinkable.
The Rum & Tonic Twist combines Plantation 3 Stars white rum with Ketel One vodka, creating a clean spirit foundation that gets a lively kick from fresh lemon juice and a touch of sweetness from Giffard's sugar cane syrup. The result tastes like summer in a glass—citrusy and clean with just enough cane sweetness to balance the tart lemon, finishing smooth and light without the botanical complexity of gin. It's dead simple to make, requiring just a shake and strain, which means you can whip up a round for friends in under two minutes. This is your go-to cocktail for backyard barbecues, poolside afternoons, or any casual gathering where you want something more interesting than a basic mixed drink but don't want to spend twenty minutes muddling and measuring. The bright citrus profile pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, especially shrimp or fish tacos, and it's equally at home alongside fresh oysters or a platter of ceviche. Serve it in a tall Collins glass over ice with a lemon slice, and you've got a crowd-pleaser that looks as good as it tastes.
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