Red Rum Martini
A berry and sour rum cocktail ∙ Muddle; Shake ∙ 4 min ∙ 17.2% ABV ∙
The Red Rum Martini is a shaken cocktail of muddled fresh redcurrants, Caribbean aged rum, sloe gin, lemon juice and vanilla syrup, served up.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- In the base of the shaker, muddle: Fresh redcurrants 24 pcs
- Add the remaining ingredients: Caribbean aged rum 50 mlSloe gin 15 mlLemon juice 15 mlVanilla syrup 15 ml
- Shake with ice
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with redcurrants draped over the rim
Tips
- Muddle the redcurrants firmly enough to burst every berry, but don't pulverize the skins or the drink turns pulpy and bitter.
History
The Red Rum Martini was created in 2002 by bartender Jason Scott at Oloroso, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh, Scotland. The drink takes its name from its rum base and red hue, both nodding to Red Rum, the racehorse who won England's Grand National three times and became a celebrated British sporting hero.
FAQ
What is in a Red Rum Martini?
24 muddled fresh redcurrants, 50 ml Caribbean aged rum, 15 ml sloe gin, 15 ml lemon juice, and 15 ml vanilla syrup. Unlike a classic Martini, it is shaken and fine-strained.
How do you make a Red Rum Martini?
Muddle 24 fresh redcurrants in the shaker, firmly enough to burst every berry without pulverizing the skins. Add the Caribbean aged rum, sloe gin, lemon juice, and vanilla syrup, and shake hard with ice. Fine-strain into a chilled martini glass to catch the skins, and garnish with redcurrants draped over the rim.
