Rumba
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
- 0.50 fl oz Chilled water (reduce if wet ice)
Directions
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Fill old-fashioned glass with crushed ice
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Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker
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Add ice to shaker
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Shake well
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Strain into glass over crushed ice
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Garnish with lime wedge
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Serve with straws
Cocktail Description
This British-Jamaican alliance brings together London dry gin and Jamaica's notorious overproof rum in a sling that's part colonial throwback, part tiki bar rebellion.
The Tropical Redcoat Sling delivers a punchy, citrus-forward experience where Beefeater's juniper backbone meets the funky, high-octane character of Wray & Nephew, while real grenadine adds a subtle pomegranate sweetness and rosy blush that keeps everything balanced rather than cloying. Lime juice provides the necessary tartness to cut through the spirits' strength, and sugar cane syrup rounds out the edges without turning this into a dessert drink. This is a deceptively strong sipper best suited for warm afternoons when you want something refreshing but with serious firepower—think poolside gatherings, backyard barbecues, or any occasion where you're feeling adventurous. The crushed ice is essential here, slowly diluting the bold spirits and keeping the drink properly chilled as you work your way through it. Making one requires only basic shaking skills, though sourcing quality grenadine and the right rum makes all the difference between good and great. The drink's bright, fruity profile pairs beautifully with spicy jerk chicken, grilled shrimp skewers, or coconut-forward dishes that can stand up to its spirited personality.
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