Silver Daisy (Sparkling Rum Cocktail) Recipe
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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.
Recipe Facts
Ingredients
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1/4 ounce (7ml) 2:1 simple syrup (see note)
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3/4 ounce (22ml) fresh juice from 1 or 2 limes
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1/2 ounce (15ml) orange curaçao
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1 1/2 ounces (45ml) lightly aged rum, such as El Dorado 5-Year
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2 dashes Angostura bitters
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2 ounces (60ml) chilled dry sparkling wine
Directions
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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.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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177 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
10g | Carbs |
0g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 1 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 177 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 4mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 10g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 0g | |
Vitamin C 6mg | 32% |
Calcium 8mg | 1% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 68mg | 1% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |