Millionaire No. 1

Sloe gin, Jamaican rum and dry apricot spirit contribute equal measures to this compact fruit cocktail. Lime and two small sweetener measures complete a formula that is distinct from bourbon-based drinks sharing the Millionaire name.

Rose-amber Millionaire No. 1 in a coupe with lime wheel, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 22.5 ml Sloe gin liqueur
  • 22.5 ml Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica rum
  • 22.5 ml Blume Marillen dry apricot eau-de-vie
  • 15 ml Fresh lime juice
  • 3.75 ml Grenadine syrup, non-alcoholic
  • 3.75 ml Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
  • 1 piece Lime slice or wedge, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Measure Sloe gin liqueur, Smith & Cross rum, Blume Marillen dry apricot eau-de-vie, lime juice, Grenadine syrup and simple syrup 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. Finish with a lime wheel and serve promptly.