The Bitter End

2 oz Light rum, Flor de Caña Dry 4
1 oz Grapefruit juice
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
1⁄4 oz Bitters, Angostura (as float)
Instructions

Build in Collins glass; add ice; stir. Float the .25 oz bitters on top of drink.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Yanni Kehagiaras, Nopa, San Francisco, CA
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

Left Coast Libations p. 44

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From other users
  • Skip the .25 oz Angostura float
  • Would prefer more sweetness. I know it’s supposed to be bitter but I would prefer it with more balance
  • consider adding a bit more falernum
  • Not bad; a better rum than I used would probably improve it. To my taste, the 1/4 oz. of bitters float could've been dialed back a bit.
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Comments
Dan commented on 9/29/2011:

Curated to clarify rum as a light rum. While it is true that Flor de Caña light rum is aged 4 years and clear in color, I don't think most folks would describe it as other than as a light rum, rather than an añejo rum.

I added 1/2 ounce of Amaro Montenegro instead of the Angostura float, and I used Plantation 3 Star rum. This is satisfying and delicious. Thanks for the inspiration!