
Adios Amigos Cocktail
Rum, gin, cognac and dry vermouth shaken with lime, syrup and a splash of water. A farewell toast built from half the back bar.
20.5% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
180 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Gin
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- White Rum1 shot
- Simple Syrup1/4 shot
- Gin1/2 shot
- Water1/2 shot
- Lime Juice1/4 shot
- Cognac1/2 shot
- Dry Vermouth1/2 shot
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Adios Amigos Cocktail close to the original.
Instead of White Rum
- Cachaça— makes it punchier
- Gold Rum— richer, slightly oaky
Instead of Simple Syrup
- Agave Syrup— cleaner sweetness
- Honey Syrup— floral sweetness
Instead of Gin
- Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
- Vodka— cleaner, less botanical
Instead of Lime Juice
- Lemon Juice— softer citrus
Instead of Cognac
- Armagnac— more rustic
- Brandy— any good brandy works
Instead of Dry Vermouth
- Blanc Vermouth— slightly sweeter
- Lillet Blanc— lighter, citrusy
Instructions
Shake together all the ingredients and strain into a cold glass.
Pairs well with
Rum, gin, and cognac say goodbye in style — send them off with rich bites:
- Beef empanada bites
- Manchego with membrillo
- Salted cashews
- Churro bites




