The Swedish Diplomat recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsRulesThe Swedish Diplomat Recipe

The Swedish Diplomat Recipe

Inspired by Rules
Time10m
Serves1

Diplomatico Rum, Cocchi Americano, Flaggpunsch, Branca Menta & citrus

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Ingredients

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Liquors

Garnish

Method

Preparation

1

Gather Ingredients

Collect all the ingredients needed for The Swedish Diplomat cocktail including Diplomatico Rum, Cocchi Americano, Flaggpunsch, Branca Menta, fresh lemon juice, and fresh orange juice.

2

Chill Your Glass

Place a cocktail glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the drink.

Mixing

3

Combine Ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, add 1.5 oz of Diplomatico Rum, 1 oz of Cocchi Americano, 0.5 oz of Flaggpunsch, 0.5 oz of Branca Menta, 0.5 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of fresh orange juice.

4

Shake the Mixture

Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.

Serving

5

Strain and Serve

Remove the cocktail glass from the freezer or discard the ice water. Strain the cocktail mixture into the chilled glass.

6

Garnish

Garnish the drink with a lemon twist and float 3 mint leaves on top for an aromatic finish.