Palmetto

Equal measures of Jamaican rum and sweet vermouth make a clear, stirred cocktail with an orange-bitters accent. The rum selection matters: this published version uses a distinctive navy-strength Jamaican blend rather than a neutral light rum.

Clear deep amber Palmetto in a coupe with orange twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica rum
  • 45 ml Sweet red vermouth
  • 2 dash Orange bitters
  • 1 piece Orange peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour Smith & Cross rum, sweet vermouth and Orange bitters 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 an orange twist and serve promptly.