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Ancoradouro

Ancoradouro is a bitter, citrus and refreshing cocktail made with Rum, with high flavor complexity.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml rum
  • 20 ml Cynar
  • 40 ml orange juice
  • Soda water (to top)
  • Ice
  • Orange peel

Method

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. Add the rum, Cynar, and orange juice.
  3. Stir for about 8 seconds to blend the amaro into the juice.
  4. Top with soda water and stir just enough not to kill the fizz.
  5. Express the orange peel over the glass and drop it in.

FAQ

What is in a Ancoradouro?

A Ancoradouro is made with 50 ml rum, 20 ml Cynar, 40 ml orange juice, Soda water (to top), Ice and Orange peel.

Is a Ancoradouro strong?

A Ancoradouro is a session drink: you can have more than one without it weighing you down.

When should you serve a Ancoradouro?

A Ancoradouro fits a hot day, an aperitif and easy prep.

What is the bartender tip for a Ancoradouro?

The Cynar sits below the rum (20 ml to 50 ml) so it adds bitterness without turning into a short stirred drink. The 40 ml of orange juice brings the sweet-tart citrus a highball needs — fresh makes it livelier. Stir rum, amaro, and orange before the soda: Cynar is dense and otherwise sinks. Soda water lengthens and dilutes; too much stirring kills the fizz. Gold rum plays better with the artichoke than a very light white. The peel on top ties the citrus to Cynar's herbal notes.

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