Rum Riff
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3.00 spoon Caster sugar
- 1.00 pinch Salt
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Pour all ingredients into shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fine strain into chilled coupe glass
Cocktail Description
This captivating fusion of rum and sherry creates a cocktail that's simultaneously bright, savory, and delicately sweet—a perfect gateway into the world of sherry-based drinks.
The Rum Riff combines the crisp grassiness of Plantation 3 Stars white rum with the bone-dry, nutty character of Valdespino Inocente Fino, creating a sophisticated interplay between tropical and saline notes. Fresh lime juice provides necessary acidity while a touch of caster sugar rounds off any sharp edges, with Angostura bitters and salt adding complexity and enhancing the sherry's umami qualities. This elegant coupe cocktail makes an excellent aperitif for dinner parties or a sophisticated happy hour option when you're looking for something beyond the usual suspects. Despite its refined flavor profile, the Rum Riff is surprisingly simple to prepare—just a quick shake with ice and a fine strain delivers a perfectly balanced drink. Pair it with Spanish tapas like Marcona almonds, jamón, or grilled seafood to complement the sherry's coastal qualities, or serve alongside ceviche to echo the cocktail's citrus brightness.
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