Palmetto

A rum-based cousin of the Manhattan, the Palmetto stirs aged rum together with equal parts sweet vermouth and a couple of dashes of orange bitters for a smooth, faintly herbal, citrus-edged sip. The drink dates to the early 1900s and was popularized in print by the 1913 Straub manual and Harry Craddock's 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book, originally built on St. Croix rum. Its name nods to the palmetto palm, fitting for a spirit-forward classic that trades whiskey for the warmth of the islands.

ClassicSpirit-Forward

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozAged Rum
  • 1.5 ozSweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashOrange Bitters

Garnish: Orange Peel

Preparation

Stirred · Coupe · None

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine the aged rum, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters in a mixing glass with ice.

  2. 2.

    stir

    Stir until well chilled and diluted, about 20-30 seconds.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a chilled coupe.

  4. 4.

    express

    Express an orange twist over the surface.

  5. 5.

    garnish

    Drop the orange twist into the drink.

Flavor Profile

sweet
43%
body
39%
spiced
35%
fruity
34%
viscosity
24%
herbal
23%
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