Corn N Oil Cocktail
The Corn 'n' Oil cocktail is named based on its presentation - when dark rum is floated over the rest of the ingredients. The rum sits at the top, resembling the thick, dark appearance of crude oil, while the falernum and lime juice combination at the bottom provides a lighter hue. This contrast led to the nickname as a reference to traditional kitchen ingredients and the way liquids of different densities separate. While the drink has a balanced profile, the name itself has nothing to do with actual corn or cooking oil. The term continues to be used in menus and cocktail listings due to its accuracy of description and its reference to a well-known method of floating spirits.
Ingredients
Serves1- Check off ingredients
- 15mL dark rum
- 15mL falernum
- 10mL fresh lime juice
- 5mL aromatic bitters
- for garnish Lime wedge
- Ice cubes
Method
- Step 1
Combine the dark rum, falernum, fresh lime juice and aromatic bitters in a shaker filled with ice cubes.
- Step 2
Shake briefly until the mixture is chilled.
- Step 3
Strain into a short serving glass filled with more ice.
- Step 4
Garnish with a lime wedge before serving.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
Avoid citrus pressing tools that over-extract oils or pulp from lime skin and seeds, which can introduce bitterness into the drink.
Preparation Tip 2
Avoid metallic tools for mixing falernum-based drinks, as acidity may subtly affect taste over time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can bottled lime juice be used in the corn 'n' oil cocktail?
Why is the corn 'n' oil cocktail sometimes cloudy after shaking?
Can the corn 'n' oil cocktail be made without aromatic bitters?
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