This AMAZING Cocktail will Blow your Socks Off!
A few weeks ago when on a tour of a rainforest in Costa Rica, we had an amazing drink. None of us caught the name, but we were able to recreate it at home and have christened it the Costa Rican Cocktail!
Things to know:
Is mandaricello similar to limoncello?
Mandaricello is a Sicilian mandarin-based liqueur that uses the same recipe as Limoncello: fruit peel, vodka and sugar syrup.
What is pure cane syrup?
Pure cane syrup is a liquid sweetener made from the juice of sugarcane, created by boiling the juice to evaporate the water and concentrate the sugars. It can be a traditional, less processed product with a rich, deep flavor similar to caramel and molasses, or a simple syrup made from pure cane sugar and water, designed to dissolve instantly in beverages. The specific flavor and characteristics depend on whether it’s the traditional, slow-simmered cane juice or a more modern, filtered simple syrup.
What is considered a white rum?
White rum, also called light or silver rum, is a clear spirit made from sugarcane byproducts like molasses or sugarcane juice. It is either bottled immediately after distillation or briefly aged before being filtered to remove any color. It is known for a lighter, more neutral flavor profile compared to darker rums, making it popular for cocktails like the Mojito and Daiquiri.
Where do cocktails originate?
The origin of “cocktail” is debated, but the term first appeared in print around 1798, defined by 1806 as a mix of spirits, sugar, water, and bitters, evolving from older mixed drinks like slings; theories for the name involve a French “coquetier” (egg cup), Aztec legend (Xochitl), or even spicing up horses’ tails (“cock-tailed”). While the word is mysterious, the cocktail as a distinct, defined drink flourished in America, with bartender Jerry Thomas‘s 1862 guide popularizing it, and New Orleans’ Sazerac often cited as the first named cocktail.
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Mandaricello (we used LiM Brand from Total Wine and More)
1.5 oz Pure Cane Syrup
1.5 oz White Rum (we used Cacique from Costa Rica, but any good white rum will work)
1 oz Lime juice (fresh squeezed is best)
Instructions
1. In a drink shaker with ice mix all ingredients and shake for 20-30 seconds.
2. Pour over ice in a rocks glass.
3. Add a slice of lime for ornamentation.
4. Serve poolside and impress your friends!
DISCLOSURE: When we link to products and services, those links may be customized affiliate links. If you click on any of those affiliate links and make a purchase within a certain time frame, We’ll earn a small commission. The commission is paid by the retailers.
Here’s an example: If we link to our favorite vegetable peeler, and you click on that link and complete a purchase within the next 24 hours, we may receive a commission somewhere between 1 to 10 percent of your total order.
We are careful to link to products and retailers that we use ourselves and recommend. These affiliate programs use cookies to track visits for the purposes of assigning commission on these sales. Money earned keeps Galley of the Sun running and allows us to do what we love.
Thank you for your support.
SELECT AFFILIATE PROGRAM DETAILS: We are currently members of affiliate programs with Amazon and Dalstrong. We are eligible to earn from qualifying purchases.