Chet Baker

2 oz Rum
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄2 oz Honey syrup
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Stir with ice, strain, over ice in rocks glass.

Notes

Original recipe called for a sugar lump, but I prefer it less sweet so make it with recipe above

Cocktail summary
Created by
Sam Ross, Milk and Honey
Year
2005
Is an
altered recipe
Reference

as adapted in the Mr Boston Cocktail Guide

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  • Made to original spec in comments, with Don Q Anejo and M&R. An enjoyable alternative to a rum old fashioned.
  • Delicious with flor de cana 12 — ★★★★★
  • Rum Strain over Ice
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Comments

The original's by Sam Ross, Milk & Honey NYC, 2005. The recipe in his Bartender's Choice app also omits the sugar lump and is actually dryer than the version here:

2 oz aged rum
1 barspoon honey syrup
2 barspoons sweet vermouth
2 dashes Angostura