The Winter Cocktail is a classic recipe from the first part of the 1900's that I've adapted for modern spirits. Originally it would use ginger brandy, which is relatively scarce now, but the new Canton ginger liqueur is a perfect substitute and if you cannot find pimento dram another allspice liqueur will do. The Winter Cocktail is a wonderfully warming drink that is one of those gems lost to time but worth the reintroduction.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz rum
- juice of 1/2 lime or lemon
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp ginger liqueur
- 1 tsp pimento dram
- 2 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
Preparation:
- Pour the rum, juice, sugar and liqueurs into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a cocktail glass.
- Add dashes of bitters on top.
