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This is from the top trend "cool cocktails" article in Bon Appetit's January '03 issue. This is "one of the most popular drinks at Nob Hill, the Vegas outpost of noted San Francisco chef Michael Mina. Serve it with old-fashioned cheese straws, and bring cocktail hour back at your house."

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup superfine sugar, plus
1 tablespoon superfine sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 lemon wedge
1 cup ice cube
5 tablespoons spiced rum
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons orange Curacao
2 orange rind twists

Steps:

  • Chill two Martini glasses in freezer.
  • Bring 1/4 cup water to boil in heavy small saucepan over high heat. Add 1/4 cup sugar and stir until dissolved. Cool sugar syrup completely.
  • On small plate, stir remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon to blend.
  • Rub rims of chilled glasses with lemon wedge. Dip rims into cinnamon sugar to coat lightly.
  • Combine ice, rum, lemon juice, curacao, and 2 tablespoons sugar syrup in cocktail shaker (reserve remaining sugar syrup for another cocktail -- can keep in pantry for a couple of weeks).
  • Shake mixture until cocktail shaker becomes frosty.
  • Strain mixture into prepared glasses.
  • Garnish with orange peel twists and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.1, Sodium 2.8, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 32, Protein 0.2

Vanessa Hundrieser
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I love this cocktail! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


streetz martom
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This is the perfect summer cocktail! It's so refreshing and delicious.


Subas Adhikari
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I made this cocktail for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Shuvo Chowdhury
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This cocktail is so good! I love the unique flavor combination. It's definitely a keeper.


Aitezaz Hassan
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I've made this cocktail several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


James Ware
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This is my new favorite cocktail! It's so smooth and flavorful.


arif Shake
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I love this cocktail! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ram Jimba
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This is the perfect summer cocktail! It's so refreshing and delicious.


Evelyn Peter
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I made this cocktail for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


DarK anGEl Snipes
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This cocktail is so good! I love the unique flavor combination. It's definitely a keeper.


Teresa Riley
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I've made this cocktail several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Md Jihadul islam
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This is my new favorite cocktail! It's so smooth and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


SK Joni Hasan
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I made this cocktail for my friends last weekend and they loved it! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Arbaj Rain
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This cocktail is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's perfect for a summer party or any special occasion.