Royal Funchal Yacht Club

Rainwater Madeira replaces a base spirit in this named wine-led sour, supported by orange liqueur and falernum. Lime and a small syrup measure complete the formula, with lemon peel reserved for the aromatic finish.

pale cloudy amber Royal Funchal Yacht Club in a coupe with lemon twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Henriques & Henriques Rainwater Madeira
  • 15 ml Dry orange curaçao liqueur
  • 15 ml Falernum liqueur
  • 15 ml Fresh lime juice
  • 7.5 ml Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
  • 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Measure Henriques & Henriques Rainwater Madeira, Orange curaçao liqueur, falernum liqueur, lime juice 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. Express the lemon peel over the surface, then add it.