The Jamaican Black Strap

3 oz Jamaican rum
2 T Water (Iced)
2 t Blackstrap molasses
2 ds Orange bitters
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Shake with lots of crushed ice. Garnish with fresh pineapple

Notes

The three grades of molasses are: mild or barbados, also known as first molasses; dark, or second molasses.

Cocktail summary
Posted by rwilde on
Created by
An American friend of Baker's, who inherited a Mountain Plantation on Jamaica's Windward side
Is of
unknown authenticity
Reference

The Gentleman's Companion, vol 2 (1939) Charles H Baker, jr.

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