Spiced Rum Doberman cocktail
Here is how to make the rum cocktail:
Cocktail ingredients for a single serving
- 50ml Swan Knight Distillery golden spiced rum
- 25ml Fernet Branca
- 25ml Jägermeister
- 25ml Sweet Vermouth (Martini Rosso Vermouth)
Recipe
- Mix the above ingredients together
- Carefully pour into a martini glass
How and when to drink this spiced rum cocktail
A sophisticated cocktail that is equally at home in a plush cocktail lounge as well as being a refined after dinner tipple. Its deep red colour makes it a great for dinner parties, as a festive cocktail and perhaps one to see in the New Year. Lacking any mixer means that it has an appropriate name if not treated with respect. The herbal and bitter flavours come through well from the Fernet Branca and Jägermeister, although the bitterness is offset by the Sweet Vermouth.
When making the cocktail, be careful to ensure that that the amount of Jägermeister is moderated to taste, as it can overpower the drink. The original recipe calls for Benedictine and that has a milder herbal flavour so it is possible to be more generous when using it. However, we prefer the Jägermeister as it has a little more "zest" in it. It is all about trying what works for your palate.
Inspiration for the cocktail
The original recipe was created in 2018 by David Molyneux at The Everleigh in Melbourne. Unfortunately, after 14 years the world renowned bar has now closed but its cocktail recipes live on. It used bourbon instead of spiced rum and fresh lemon peel as a garnish.
There are a number of variations to the cocktail that include the Problem Solver and the Oldfield. The Problem Solver replaces the Bourbon with Overproof Rye Whisky, such as the 50% ABV Rittenhouse Bonded, mixed with a shot of Cherry Heering. The Oldfield also replaces the Bourbon with a Rye Whisky, such as Sazerac, and adds a dash of Bitters. The addition of cherry liqueur worked really well on our palates, although we did slightly prefer Kirsch to Heering as it was less sweet.
Whether you choose the original or a variation, this is a drink for fine dining, dinner jackets and elegant, sophisticated conversation.
Cocktail ingredients for a single serving
- 50ml Swan Knight Distillery golden spiced rum
- 25ml Fernet Branca
- 25ml Jägermeister
- 25ml Sweet Vermouth (Martini Rosso Vermouth)
Recipe
- Mix the above ingredients together
- Carefully pour into a martini glass
How and when to drink this spiced rum cocktail
A sophisticated cocktail that is equally at home in a plush cocktail lounge as well as being a refined after dinner tipple. Its deep red colour makes it a great for dinner parties, as a festive cocktail and perhaps one to see in the New Year. Lacking any mixer means that it has an appropriate name if not treated with respect. The herbal and bitter flavours come through well from the Fernet Branca and Jägermeister, although the bitterness is offset by the Sweet Vermouth.
When making the cocktail, be careful to ensure that that the amount of Jägermeister is moderated to taste, as it can overpower the drink. The original recipe calls for Benedictine and that has a milder herbal flavour so it is possible to be more generous when using it. However, we prefer the Jägermeister as it has a little more "zest" in it. It is all about trying what works for your palate.
Inspiration for the cocktail
The original recipe was created in 2018 by David Molyneux at The Everleigh in Melbourne. Unfortunately, after 14 years the world renowned bar has now closed but its cocktail recipes live on. It used bourbon instead of spiced rum and fresh lemon peel as a garnish.
There are a number of variations to the cocktail that include the Problem Solver and the Oldfield. The Problem Solver replaces the Bourbon with Overproof Rye Whisky, such as the 50% ABV Rittenhouse Bonded, mixed with a shot of Cherry Heering. The Oldfield also replaces the Bourbon with a Rye Whisky, such as Sazerac, and adds a dash of Bitters. The addition of cherry liqueur worked really well on our palates, although we did slightly prefer Kirsch to Heering as it was less sweet.
Whether you choose the original or a variation, this is a drink for fine dining, dinner jackets and elegant, sophisticated conversation.