Voodoo
A fruity, sour and bubbly cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 12.4% ABV ∙
The Voodoo is a long, shaken drink of Caribbean aged rum, rosso vermouth, unsweetened apple cider and lime juice, served over ice with grated cinnamon.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Caribbean aged rum 60 mlRosso vermouth 20 mlApple cider (unsweetened) 60 mlLime juice 15 mlSugar syrup 10 ml
- Strain into the ice-filled glass
- Garnish with freshly grated cinnamon (sprinkled through flame)
Tips
- Strain over fresh ice in the Collins glass, then grate the cinnamon over the top; sprinkling it through a flame toasts its aroma.
History
The Voodoo is credited to Alex Kammerling, a London bartender, who created it in 2002.
The drink's name has no documented explanation.
FAQ
What is in a Voodoo drink?
60 ml Caribbean aged rum, 20 ml rosso vermouth, 60 ml unsweetened apple cider, 15 ml fresh lime juice, and 10 ml sugar syrup. Freshly grated cinnamon goes on top, sprinkled through a flame to toast its aroma. It comes in at about 12.4% ABV.
What is a Voodoo cocktail?
A long, shaken rum drink created by London bartender Alex Kammerling in 2002. Apple cider and rosso vermouth soften the aged rum and give it an apple note.
