Canton

Small cherry and orange liqueur measures accent Jamaican rum in a clear stirred cocktail. A dash of grenadine adds a restrained red tint, while the cherry and orange peel remain separate finishing garnishes.

clear pale amber-red Canton in a coupe with cherry and orange twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Aged Jamaican rum
  • 7.5 ml Maraschino liqueur
  • 7.5 ml Dry orange curaçao liqueur
  • 1 dash Grenadine syrup, non-alcoholic
  • 1 piece Orange peel, for garnish
  • 1 piece Cocktail cherry, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour aged Jamaican rum, maraschino liqueur, orange curaçao and grenadine into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Finish with a cocktail cherry and orange twist and serve promptly.