Black Prince
COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 60 ml Aged Rum
- 22,5 ml Punt e Mes
- 15 ml Averna
- 1 Dash of Orange Bitters
GARNISH:
- Orange Twist
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Combine all of the ingredients in a mixing glass.
• Add ice and stir for 30 sec. or approx. 60 revolutions.
• Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
• Garnish with an orange twist.
Cocktail author: Phil Ward.
When you see a name Phil Ward next to a cocktail recipe, you instantly know that it will be a good one. Black Prince is no exception, simple to make yet delicately balanced and sophisticated drink, drawing inspiration from the famous Manhattan. Perfect to relax with after a long and hard day at work.
Base of the cocktail is aged rum with complex aged oak, molasses, caramel, vanilla and tropical spice notes, laying a solid foundation for the drink. Punt e Mes stands in for sweet vermouth where its bittersweet profile brings notes of honey, tobacco and dried fruits. A touch of Averna further expands in the bitter-sweet direction by adding subtle taste of liquorice, citrus and Mediterranean herbs. Last, but not least a little accent of orange bitters ties it all together with an invisible bow, while gently boosting the overall complexity.
Black Prince is a simple and incredibly elegant cocktail. If you are looking for something deep and bold, it is a perfect cocktail for you.
