Taste profile
Balanced, light, balanced, and smooth.
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Shanghai Cocktail
Shanghai Cocktail combines Light Rum, Anisette, Grenadine, Lemon in a ordinary drink served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for summer patio and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for summer patio.
Quick fact
Shanghai Cocktail is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Light Rum, Anisette, Grenadine.
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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
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Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.
Method
Shaken
Finish
Usually finished with Lemon.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Shanghai Cocktail is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Light Rum, Anisette, Grenadine.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Method
Shaken
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect a balanced profile with support from Light Rum, Anisette, Grenadine. Great with grilled food, tacos, chips, citrusy bites, or party snacks.
Serving & context
Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Shanghai Cocktail sits comfortably in the rum cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Rum
Category
Ordinary Drink
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Cocktail glass
Method
Shaken
Garnish
Usually finished with Lemon.
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