Nov 18, 2010

Cayo Romano Cocktail

Freshly grated nutmeg rounds out the flavor of this shaken rum-and-citrus juice cocktail from Cienfuegos, a bar in New York City.

Credit: Todd Coleman

1 oz. dark aged rum
1 oz. silver rum
1 oz. ginger liqueur, such
as Canton
3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
3/4 oz. fresh orange juice
1 dash allspice pimento dram (optional)
1 dash Angostura bitters
Freshly grated nutmeg and superfine
sugar, to taste

Fill a cocktail shaker with 2 cups cracked ice. Add all ingredients, cover, and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until chilled. Strain cocktail and serve up in a chilled highball glass.

MAKES 1 COCKTAIL