Silver Daisy (Sparkling Rum Cocktail) Recipe

The French 75 goes a little tiki in this rum-based rendition, from Jesse Cyr of Rob Roy in Seattle. Instead of the classic lemon, this version incorporates lime and a little orange curaçao. The drink is festively fizzy, fruity, and tart, with an underlying vanilla flavor thanks to the rum.

4 Festive, Bubbly Riffs on the French 75 Cocktail

Active: 2 mins

Total: 2 mins

Serves: 1 serving

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1/4 ounce (7ml) 2:1 simple syrup (see note)
3/4 ounce (22ml) fresh juice from 1 or 2 limes
1/2 ounce (15ml) orange curaçao
1 1/2 ounces (45ml) lightly aged rum, such as El Dorado 5-Year
2 dashes Angostura bitters
2 ounces (60ml) chilled dry sparkling wine

Add simple syrup, lime juice, curaçao, rum, and Angostura to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 12 seconds. Strain into a Champagne flute and top with sparkling wine.

Special equipment

Cocktail shaker and strainer

Notes

To make 2:1 simple syrup, combine 1 cup sugar with 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cool before using. Simple syrup will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.