Golden Eight
Ingredients
- 2⁄3 oz Caribbean blended rum aged 6-10 years
- 2⁄3 oz Light gold rum
- 2⁄3 oz Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur
- 1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
- 1⁄3 oz Chilled water omit if using wet ice
- 3 drop Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s
Method
Glass:
Photographed in an UB Nick and Nora Gold 6oz
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
Method:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Nutrition:
One serving of Golden Eight contains 166 calories
History:
Adapted from the Singaporean Bacardí Legacy 2018 winning cocktail created by Sim Sze Wei at Atlas Bar, originally based on Bacardi Ocho Anos and Carta Blanca rums.
Review:
I find the original four equal parts recipe a tad on the sour side so I like to trim back the citrus and also add a few drops of saline. And as is the case we so many Daiquiri-style cocktails, I like to add a splash of dilution.
