With the coastal New England grandmother trend on the rise, it’s only fitting to be making what feels like grandpa’s signature drink for a day out on the water. The Yacht Club cocktail is associated with New England, Bermuda, and the Caribbean alike. It’s a timeless libation, designed to set you up for success whether that be sailing the open sea, basking in the sun at the club, or simply sipping from your deck.
Prep Time:5 mins
Yields:1 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 oz. dark rum
- 1 oz. John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum
- 1 oz. orange Curaçao
- 1/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 oz. fresh lime juice
- Ice
- Lemon peel cut into a sail shape, for garnish
Directions
Step 1
Freeze a coupe glass until ready to use.
Step 2
In a cocktail shaker, combine rum, Falernum, Curaçao, lemon juice, and lime juice. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very frosty, about 20 seconds.
Step 3
Strain cocktail into prepared glass. Garnish with lemon peel.