Don Q Gold Recipe
Make Don Q Gold Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Prepare glass
Chill a coupe or rocks glass by filling it with ice and cold water, or place it in the freezer for a few minutes. If you prefer the drink on the rocks, use a rocks glass and leave a large ice cube ready.
- 2
Combine ingredients
Into a cocktail shaker add 2 oz Don Q Gold rum, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 0.25 oz orange curaçao, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
- 3
Add ice and shake
Add a scoop of ice (about 1 cup) to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds, until the shaker is cold and well chilled.
- 4
Strain
Discard the ice/water from the chilled glass if you used it. Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe for a neat presentation, or strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass if serving on the rocks.
- 5
Optional top and garnish
If you like a lighter, slightly effervescent finish, top with about 1 oz sparkling water. Garnish with a lime wheel or a lime twist on the rim.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately while cold. Encourage guests to sip and enjoy the rum-forward flavors balanced by citrus, a touch of orange, and bitters.