The Bolero Rum Cocktail is a smooth, fruity mixed drink combining light rum, apple brandy, and sweet vermouth. It's a balanced sipper with warm spice and apple notes that requires only three ingredients and basic mixing technique.
Recipe Source
View original recipeFrom Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's and Party Guide
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Stir well with cracked ice and strain into cocktail glass.
cocktail shaker · jigger · bar strainer · coupe or cocktail glass
Light (white) rum is traditional for this drink. It provides a clean base that doesn't overpower the delicate apple brandy and vermouth flavors.
Apple brandy is essential to the Bolero's identity. Calvados is the closest substitute if apple brandy is unavailable.
Yes. Shake the drink with ice and strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass. Serve cold to highlight the balance between the spirits.
The Bolero leans slightly sweet due to the apple brandy and sweet vermouth, but remains balanced by the light rum's neutral profile.
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