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Arawak

Classic/vintage · Nightcap/sipping · Spirit-forward

4.4 16 ratings

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Ingredients

2 oz Aged Jamaican rum
1/2 oz Pedro Ximénez sherry
2 dash Orange bitters

How to make

Serve in a old-fashioned glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. 3 STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).

Garnish

  1. 5 EXPRESS orange zest twist over cocktail and float as garnish.

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Flavour profile

27.8% alc./vol. · 1.5 standard drinks · 139 calories

History

This sherry-infused Rum Old Fashioned is improved by orange bitters and a twist.

This cocktail is attributed to Victor Bergeron, appearing in his 1946 book, Trader Vic's Book Of Food And Drink. The name "Arawak" refers to the Arawakan languages and the Indigenous peoples of South America and the Caribbean who speak them. ARAWAK COCKTAIL Approach with caution and prepare for action. 1½ ounces Jamaica rum (Red Hart of Myers's) 1½ ounces sweet sherry Dash of Angostura bitters Stir in a mixing glass with cracked ice; strain into chilled cocktail glass.

Created by Victor Bergeron A.K.A Trader Vic