3 Vintage Rum Cocktails

This month is all about Rum and we will begin by sharing a piece of history.

Even though we love making our own recipes, we like to share with you some classic, vintage old vodka cocktails.

You might be surprised by what you will find here. You might know these cocktails already, you should be surprised by how old they are.

Let’s get to it! 


Cuba libre

Cuba libre

Ingredients 

  • 50 ml rum  
  • 25 ml lime juice 
  • Coke
  • Ice
  • Garnish: lime wheel or lime wedges

Tools 

  • Bar spoon
  • Collins glass


The how to 

In your add the rum, lime juice and ice to the top. Top the glass with the coke and stir well. Garnish with the lime wheels or wedges, whatever you prefer.


Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

Ingredients 

  • 50 ml rum
  • 15 ml lime juice
  • 15 ml honey 
  • Ice: cubes
  • Garnish: thin cut lime wheel

Tools 

  • Shaker
  • Cocktail strainer
  • Tea strainer
  • Coupe glass


The how to 

In your shaker add the rum, lime juice, honey and ice. Shake well. Double strain in your glass with no ice. Add the lime wheel and let if float freely in the glass.


El presidente

El presidente

Ingredients 

  • 50 ml Rum
  • 15 ml orange liqueur 
  • 10 ml dry Vermouth 
  • Splash grenadine
  • Ice
  • Garnish: orange peel

Tools 

  • Mixing glass
  • Bar spoon 
  • Cocktail strainer
  • Tea strainer  
  • Coupe glass- chilled 


The how to 

In your mixing glass add ice to the top.  Add the rum, orange liqueur, dry vermouth and a splash of grenadine. Stir for 20 second, until well chilled. Double strain in your chilled coupe glass. Squeeze the orange peel on top of the glass and dump in.


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