Dhoble (rocks) Recipe
A discreet cocktail, named for the notorious Assistant Commissioner of Police of Bombay...
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Finish
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Build and chill
Add the dark rum, overproof rum, fresh lime juice, demerara syrup, falernum and both bitters into a mixing glass or shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Stir
Stir well for 20–30 seconds until the exterior of the mixing glass is nicely chilled and the mixture is slightly diluted (~15–20% dilution).
- 3
Prepare glass
Place a single large ice cube or a few large rocks into an old-fashioned glass (rocks glass).
- 4
Strain
Fine-strain or double-strain the cocktail over the large ice in the prepared glass, ensuring a clean, clear pour without shards of ice.
Garnish & Finish
- 5
Express the oils of a lime peel over the surface of the drink, then rub the peel around the rim and drop it into the glass as garnish. Optionally, grate a small amount of fresh nutmeg or dust a pinch of whole spice over the top for an aromatic flourish.
- 6
Serve immediately. The drink is intended to be sipped slowly — the overproof rum provides a discreet warmth beneath the dark-rum backbone.
