How to Make a South of The River Cocktail: Craft Recipe & Expert Tips
A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting the Ultimate Serve.
A layered and refreshing rum based sipper, that makes the perfect signature serve for your guests at your next big celebration. First served at an upscale 19th birthday party, it’s a modern, fruity choice for sweet and complex cocktail lovers. Bottled strawberry syrup works well, but we like to use Bonne Mamman strawberry jam which lets you adjust the sweetness to suit your guests’ preferences. Whether it’s an elaborate party or a hen do for your nearest and dearest, the complex nature of this cocktail will surely impress your guests.
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Base Spirit: Rum
Flavour Profile: Sweet, , refreshing
Glassware: Coupe (220ml - 260ml)
Occasion: Birthday Parties, Anniversary Celebrations, Engagement Celebrations
Created For: An upscale 19th Birthday Party
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Ingredients:
1 Lime Wheel (Dehydrated / Fresh)
40 ml Dark Spiced Rum
15 ml Limoncello
15 g Strawberry Syrup/Preserve
25 ml Lime Juice
Twist of Cracked Black Pepper
75 ml Guava Juice
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How to make:
Select and pre-chill a coupe glass.
Prepare a pre-cut lime peel on an skewer, and sprig of mint and set aside.
Add all 6 ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
Add cubed ice.
Shake for 10-12 seconds.
Double Strain into the pre-chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with the lime peel and sprig of mint.
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Allergens:
Sulfites (from commercially bought strawberry syrup)
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Story behind the Serve
A delightfully refreshing sparkling cocktail, first served at a surprise 30th birthday party, that makes the perfect welcome drink for your next big event. It’s a classy choice that’s easy to make, beautiful to look at, and perfect for those who love floral and light sparkling cocktails.
An intriguingly complex, fruity cocktail, first served at an upscale 19th birthday party, that makes the perfect signature serve for your next big event.
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