Ingredients
- Sugar60 ml
- Allspice1 tblsp
- Rum20 cl
- Lime juice90 ml
- Champagne6 cl
- Orange spiralGarnish with
Instructions
Gently warm 60g golden caster sugar in a pan with 30ml water and 1 tbsp allspice. Cook gently until the sugar has dissolved, then leave the mixture to cool. Strain through a sieve lined with a coffee filter (or a double layer of kitchen paper). Pour 60ml of the spiced syrup into a cocktail shaker along with 200ml rum and 90ml lime juice. Shake with ice and strain between six flute glasses. Top up with 600ml champagne and garnish each with an orange twist.
Expert Tips
Glassware Tip
Wine glasses work beautifully for aromatic cocktails. The bowl shape concentrates aromas and the stem prevents warming from your hand.
Fresh Citrus Tip
Always squeeze fresh citrus juice rather than using bottled. Roll the fruit on the counter before cutting to release more juice, and strain out seeds and pulp for a smoother drink.
Sweetener Tip
Make your own simple syrup by dissolving equal parts sugar and hot water. It mixes more smoothly than granulated sugar and allows precise sweetness control.
Rum production began in the Caribbean in the 17th century, making it one of the oldest commercial spirits in the Americas.
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