155 Belmont Cocktail
The 155 Belmont cocktail is a bright, multi-spirited drink with an assertive yet fruity flavour. Distinguished by its combination of multiple liquors, it is balanced by the sweetness of orange juice, making it a popular choice for people looking for a potent but approachable drink. Uniquely, carrot is used as garnish for this drink, either as a ribbon or simply as a stick.
Ingredients
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- 22mL Smirnoff vodka (or any other vodka of choice)
- 11mL light rum
- 11mL dark rum
- 60mL fresh orange juice
- 1cup ice cubes, for stirring
- for serving Extra ice
- for garnish Carrot ribbon or stick
Method
- Step 1
Fill a highball glass with ice; prepare a thin carrot ribbon or stick for garnish and keep aside.
- Step 2
In a separate mixing glass, add the vodka, light rum, dark rum and orange juice.
- Step 3
Add ice and stir the drink vigorously with a bar spoon for 20-30 seconds, or until it is fully chilled and well diluted.
- Step 4
Replace the ice in the highball glass and strain the mixed drink in, garnish with carrot ribbon/stick and serve immediately.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
Freeze serving ice cubes with a thin strip of orange zest embedded inside. As the ice melts, it gradually releases faint orange oils into the beverage.
Serving Tip 1
To create an unexpected savoury-spicy contrast, lightly moisten a section of the outer rim and dip in a mixture of fine sea salt and ground ginger.
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