Periodista
The Periodista is a fruity sour made with Dark Rum, Triple Sec, Apricot Brandy and Lime Juice. It is shaken and served in a cocktail glass, about 23% ABV.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Served
- Martini
- Strength
- About 23% ABV
- Family
- Sour
- Flavour
- Fruity
Ingredients
- 45mlDark Rum
- 15mlTriple Sec
- 15mlApricot Brandy
- 15mlLime Juice
How to make it
- Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lime twist.
Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.
About the Periodista
"Periodista" is Spanish for journalist. Its origins are disputed between Havana and Boston, where bartenders revived it and it became a local staple.
Missing something?
- No Dark Rum? Use Aged Rum (Lighter, less molasses)
- No Dark Rum? Use Gold Rum (Lighter, less molasses)
- No Triple Sec? Use Grand Marnier (Richer and cognac-based, with less bright orange)
- No Triple Sec? Use Blue Curaçao (Same flavour, but turns the drink blue)
- No Apricot Brandy? Use Peach Schnapps (Thinner and sweeter)
- No Apricot Brandy? Use Peach Brandy (Peach instead of apricot)
- No Lime Juice? Use Lime (Squeeze fresh: 1 lime gives about 25 ml)
- No Lime Juice? Use Lemon Juice (Softer, different aroma)
All swaps for Dark Rum, Triple Sec, Apricot Brandy and Lime Juice
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