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




