Veteran

Veteran

Dark rum stirred on the rocks with a half-ounce of cherry brandy. Molasses depth with a ripe cherry echo — simple and steadfast.

29% ABVStrongCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

2 min

Time

200 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Rum

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Cherry Brandy· not in your bar½ oz

    Or swap: Cherry Heering — richer, spicier, Kirschwasser — drier, unsweetened

  • Dark Rum· not in your bar2 oz

    Or swap: Gold Rum — lighter, smoother, Spiced Rum — adds baking spice

Instructions

  1. Pour the rum and cherry brandy into an old-fashioned glass almost filled with ice cubes.

  2. Stir well.

Pairs well with

Cherry brandy warms dark rum for after-dinner ease with rich sweets:

  • Black forest bites
  • Dark chocolate-covered cherries
  • Rum-soaked cake squares
  • Toasted almonds

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