Ancient Mariner Cocktail Recipe Wed, Jul 24, 24 | rum cocktail The Ancient Mariner is a classic rum cocktail that combines the flavors of rum, grapefruit, and spices for a refreshing and slightly tart drink. Here’s how you can make it: Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Dark rum (Jamaican rum is preferred for its richness) 3/4 oz Fresh lime juice 1/2 oz Grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed is best) 1/2 oz Demerara syrup (1:1 ratio of Demerara sugar to water) 1 dash Angostura bitters Lime wheel, for garnish Instructions: 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Add the dark rum, fresh lime juice, grapefruit juice, Demerara syrup, and a dash of Angostura bitters to the shaker. 3. Shake well until thoroughly chilled, about 15-20 seconds. 4. Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass or a rocks glass filled with ice. 5. Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim of the glass. 6. Optionally, you can add a grapefruit twist for additional aroma. The Ancient Mariner cocktail offers a wonderful balance of tartness from the lime and grapefruit juices, sweetness from the Demerara syrup, and complexity from the dark rum and bitters. It’s a sophisticated choice for rum enthusiasts looking to explore a nuanced and flavorful cocktail. Enjoy! By Jason Zheng Tags: ancient mariner rum
