Cuban Sunshine

2 oz Light rum, Caña Brava
1 oz Dry vermouth, Noilly Prat
3⁄4 oz Pineapple juice
1⁄4 oz Grenadine
1 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters
Instructions

Shake and strain into chilled cocktail glass. No garnish.

History

Originally listed in the "Cuban Concoctions" section of the Old Waldorf Astoria Bar Book as "Sunshine" and equal parts rum, vermouth, pineapple and a dash of grenadine.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Adapted by Caifa, Frank, Peacock Alley (Waldorf Astoria), New York, NY.
Is of
unknown authenticity
Reference

Caiafa, Frank, "The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book." 2016. pg. 147

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Comments

Accidentally doubled the grenadine and you get a lovely cream soda-like drink. Consider the substitution if you have a sweet tooth.