Lady Liberty Cocktail

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Colleen Graham
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Colleen Graham
Freelance writer and cocktail book author Colleen Graham is a seasoned mixologist who loves sharing her knowledge of spirits and passion for preparing drinks.
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Updated on 12/3/21
W New York's Lady Liberty Rum Cocktail Recipe
Photo Courtesy: © W New York - Downtown
Prep: 3 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 3 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Yield: 1 cocktail

This may be a modern cocktail, but it has a classic style that is very refreshing. The Lady Liberty comes from the Living Room Bar & Terrace of the W New York - Downtown and was first found on their 2014 summer cocktail menu. While it may no longer be available there, you can still enjoy its incredible taste in your own living room.

The Lady Liberty is an interesting cocktail that offers a nice exploration of flavors that rarely come together in the same glass. Rum and orgeat syrup is a favorite tropical cocktail combination. Rather than the usual fruit juices, they're mixed with maraschino and Chartreuse liqueurs to give the drink a fascinating profile. To finish it off, there's a good dose of lime and absinthe adds a punch that can only come from that spirit.

Though all of that may seem like a mess of flavors tossed together, it works surprisingly well. If you're up for a cocktail adventure, the Lady Liberty is sure to please!

Ingredients

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes, pour the rum, Green Chartreuse, maraschino, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and absinthe.

  3. Shake well.

  4. Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.

  5. Serve and enjoy.

Tips

  • Orgeat syrup is an almond-flavored syrup that's often accented with rose or orange flower water. You can make it at home or buy it online and from well-stocked liquor stores.
  • Don't overpour the absinthe, just a dash will do. Adding too much can quickly overpower the drink with its anise flavor and it will be difficult to bring it back into balance.

Recipe Variations

  • If you prefer (or simply don't have it), skip the absinthe. You can also use other anise-flavored liqueurs such as Herbsaint, ouzo, raki, and sambuca as a substitute.
  • Typically, it's not recommended to substitute Yellow Chartreuse for Green. The two liqueurs use different herbs and spices in the recipes and Green is considerably stronger, so it will not get lost in the drink. However, if Yellow Chartreuse is the only option in your bar, it may work rather well in this cocktail, so go ahead and try it.

How Strong Is a Lady Liberty Cocktail?

The Lady Liberty is filled with flavor (and alcohol) but it's not too bad when it comes to the strength. This cocktail should mix up to 19 percent ABV (38 proof) or so. While that's strong compared to the average highball, it is lighter than martini style drinks. Take it slow and enjoy every sip and you shouldn't have a problem.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
271 Calories
1g Fat
27g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 9mg 46%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 51mg 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.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)