Floridita

White rum, lime and sweet vermouth form the main measures, with restrained cocoa and pomegranate accents. The small liqueur quantities are part of the formula rather than optional toppings, and lime peel supplies the finish.

cloudy rose-gold Floridita in a coupe with lime twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml White rum
  • 15 ml Fresh lime juice
  • 15 ml Sweet red vermouth
  • 3.75 ml White crème de cacao
  • 3.75 ml Grenadine syrup, non-alcoholic
  • 1 piece Lime peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Measure white rum, lime juice, sweet vermouth, white cocoa liqueur and grenadine into a shaker and add cubed ice.
  2. Seal the shaker and shake briskly until thoroughly cold, about 10–12 seconds.
  3. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Express the lime peel over the surface and add it.