Devil's Tail

Name: Devil's Tail Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Rum; 1 oz Old Mr. Boston Vodka; 1 tbsp(s) Lime Juice; 1 1/2 tsp Grenadine; 1 1/2 tsp Old Mr. Boston Apricot Flavored Brandy

Devil's Tail is a balanced spirit-forward cocktail combining light rum and vodka with tart lime juice, fruity grenadine, and apricot brandy for depth.

🏷️Equipment: champagne flute

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$13–$21

Recipe Source

View original recipe

From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Rum
1 oz Old Mr. Boston Vodka
1 tbsp(s) Lime Juice

1 1/2 tsp Grenadine

1 1/2 tsp Old Mr. Boston Apricot Flavored Brandy

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Instructions

1
Combine all ingredients with half cup of crushed ice in a blender.
2
Blend at low speed and pour into champagne glass.
3
Add twist of lime peel.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use fresh lime juice, not bottled, to balance the sweetness of grenadine and apricot brandy.
Chill your glassware before pouring to keep the cocktail cold longer without excessive dilution.
Measure grenadine and apricot brandy precisely—both are potent; too much dulls the spirit-forward profile.
Shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds to ensure proper chilling and integration of all components.

Substitutions

Old Mr. Boston Apricot Flavored Brandy → peach schnapps (results in a sweeter, lighter drink)
Grenadine → pomegranate syrup (more tart, less sweet)
Lime juice → lemon juice (shifts brightness; use same volume)

Storage & make-ahead

Cocktails are best consumed immediately after preparation. Pre-batch the spirit mixture in a sealed bottle up to 1 day ahead, then shake with ice and fresh lime juice to order.