Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsRed White and BrewThe Captain Was Here Recipe

The Captain Was Here Recipe

Inspired by Red White and Brew
Time30m
Serves1

Captain Morgan, Jameson, Licor 43, brown sugar simple, Angostura bitters, treasure

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Ingredients

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Liquors

Simple Syrup

Bitters

Method

Prepare Simple Syrup

  1. 1

    Make Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of brown sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Allow to cool completely before using.

Mix Cocktail

  1. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of Captain Morgan Rum, 1 oz of Jameson Irish Whiskey, 0.5 oz of Licor 43, and 0.5 oz of the prepared brown sugar simple syrup.

  2. 3

    Add Bitters

    Add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters into the shaker with the other ingredients.

  3. 4

    Shake Well

    Fill the shaker with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice.

  5. 6

    Garnish

    Garnish the drink with edible gold flakes to give it a treasure-like appearance.

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