Fredo
(Recipe Below)
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Fredo
1.5 oz Coconut Rum
1 oz Banana Liqueur
.5 oz Maraschino Liqueur
.5 oz Banana Syrup
.5 oz Lime Juice
Peychaud’s Bitters
In a shaker tin, combine 1.5 oz Coconut Rum, 1 oz Banana Liqueur, .5 oz Maraschino Liqueur, .5 oz Banana Syrup, and .5 oz Lime Juice. Add ice, cover and shake until chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass.
Place a banana slice on the side and a squirt of Angostura Bitters dripped down the banana into the cocktail.
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Coconut Rum
Country: Barbados
ABV: 80 proof/40%
Brand: Maison Ferrand
Spirits Type: Flavored Rum
Taste: Coconut, caramel, almond and milk chocolate
Price Category: $$
Planteray (formerly Plantation) Cut & Dry Coconut Rum is highly praised for being a rich, artisanal coconut spirit rather than a syrupy liqueur. It offers a sophisticated flavor profile with a fresh coconut meat aroma and a creamy and rounded flavor without being cloyingly sweet. Initial tastes of fresh coconut water and rich coconut milk develop into notes of caramel, dark vanilla, almond, and milk chocolate.
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Banane Du Brasil
Country: France
ABV: 50 proof/25%
Brand: Giffard
Spirits Type: Liqueurs/Cordials/Schnapps
Taste: Strong Banana, syrupy sweet, slight oaky vanilla
Price Category: $
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Maraschino Liqueur
Country: Italy
ABV: 64 proof/32%
Brand: Girolamo Luxardo SpA
Spirits Type: Liqueurs/Cordials/Schnapps
Taste: Semi-Sweet, Cherry Fruit, Barrel Spice
Price Category: $
A liqueur that starts with fermenting Luxardo cherries and cherry tree branches in large ashwood vats. After three years, it is distilled then simple syrup and water are added to balance ot to 32% ABV. The overall flavor is that of cherry and straw with a cacao and bitter orange finish.
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Banana Syrup
Banana has a distinct and recognizable flavor that immediately brings to mind the tropics. Barkeepers banana syrup is available to buy or it can easily be made using the saccharum method. Clean the banana peels then cut into manageable size and combine with and equal weight of granulated sugar. Allow it to macerate for 48 hours then strain into a syrup bottle and store in the refrigerator.
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Lime Juice
6% - 8.5% Acidity
Lime juice is generally the most acidic of the citrus fruit juices used cocktails. The high acidity can help balance flavors and smooth bitterness as well as astringent flavors of high-spirited or unfiltered alcohol. Limes that have had more time to ripen will render a more concentrated and sweeter flavor with floral notes adding complexity to a cocktail. It is advisable to taste your fresh-pressed juice and adjust added sweeteners accordingly.
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Peychaud's Bitters
70 proof/ 35% ABV
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Originally sold as an apertivo in French New Orleans, Peychaud's is a gentian-based bitter which is characteristic of strong anise or fennel flavors. Additional botanicals contribute to it's light mint flavors. Peychaud's adds a nice red color while freshening a cocktail with just a few dashes.
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