A Wee Modern Cocktail

A Wee Modern
1
5 Minutes
Prep Time
2
Intermediate
Skill Level
3
1
Serving Size

Ingredients

Serves1
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  • 20mL
  • whisky29584-ingredients-0
  • 10mL
  • dark rum29584-ingredients-1
  • 15mL
  • fresh lemon juice29584-ingredients-2
  • 2mL
  • orange bitters29584-ingredients-3
  • Ice cubes29584-ingredients-4
  • 1for garnish
  • orange twist29584-ingredients-5

Method

  • 1
    Step 1

    Fill the rocks glass with ice or place it in the freezer; in a cocktail shaker, combine the whisky, dark rum, fresh lemon juice and orange bitters.

  • 2
    Step 2

    Fill with fresh ice and shake rapidly for 15-20 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is well-frosted and the drink is completely chilled.

  • 3
    Step 3

    Remove the ice from the cold rocks glass, strain the beverage over fresh ice before expressing and flaming the orange peel twist over the drink as garnish; serve right away.

Tips & Suggestions

Preparation

Preparation Tip 1

The exact 2:1 ratio of whisky to rum is critical; changing it too much can disrupt the delicate balance in which both spirits contribute equally without dominating the other.

Preparation

Preparation Tip 2

If the lemon juice is unusually tart, a tiny bit less juice or a few drops of simple syrup can help to balance the drink; always taste first nevertheless.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a wee modern cocktail combine both whisky and dark rum in one drink?

Is the flamed orange twist purely for show in a wee modern cocktail, or does it serve a functional purpose?

Given a wee modern cocktail’s assertive spirits, why is this drink shaken and not stirred?

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