Sir Walter Cocktail

Name: Sir Walter Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 oz 17-year-old J. Wray and Nephew Ltd. Rum; 3/4 oz Brandy; 1 tsp Grenadine; 1 tsp Triple Sec; 1 tsp Lemon Juice

The Sir Walter Cocktail is a spirit-forward rum and brandy drink balanced with grenadine, triple sec, and fresh lemon juice. This classic cocktail showcases aged rum's complexity in a simple, elegant format.

🏷️Equipment: cocktail glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$13–$21

Recipe Source

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

Ingredients

3/4 oz 17-year-old J. Wray and Nephew Ltd. Rum
3/4 oz Brandy

1 tsp Grenadine

1 tsp Triple Sec

1 tsp Lemon Juice

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Instructions

1
Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use a high-quality aged rum (17+ years) to ensure the spirit's depth carries through the other flavors.
Measure all ingredients precisely with a jigger; the balance of brandy, triple sec, and grenadine depends on accuracy.
Shake with large ice cubes or one block to minimize dilution while chilling the drink thoroughly.
Strain immediately into a chilled coupe glass to preserve the cocktail's texture and temperature.

Substitutions

J. Wray and Nephew Rum → Appleton Estate Reserve or Mount Gay XO (similar aged profile)
Brandy → Cognac (richer, more refined alternative)
Triple Sec → Cointreau or Grand Marnier (drier or more complex citrus note)

Storage & make-ahead

Cocktails are best consumed immediately after preparation. Pre-batch the spirit blend and refrigerate up to 2 days; shake with ice and strain fresh when serving.