Taste profile
Strong, light, soft, and smooth.
RumEasyOld-fashioned glass
Cocktail guide
Veteran
Veteran combines Dark Rum, Cherry Brandy in a ordinary drink served in a old-fashioned 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
Veteran is usually served as a ordinary drink in a old-fashioned glass, and its identity is shaped by Dark Rum, Cherry Brandy.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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- 1Pour the rum and cherry brandy into an old-fashioned glass almost filled with ice cubes.
- 2Stir well.
Method
Stirred
Finish
Usually finished with Cherry Brandy.
Taste map
Strength
Strong
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Veteran is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Dark Rum, Cherry Brandy.
Texture and serve cues
-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Old-fashioned glass
Method
Stirred
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Flavor & pairing
Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Dark Rum, Cherry Brandy. Great with grilled food, tacos, chips, citrusy bites, or party snacks.
Serving & context
Serve in a old-fashioned glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass. Veteran sits comfortably in the rum cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
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Veteran is usually served as a ordinary drink in a old-fashioned glass, and its identity is shaped by Dark Rum, Cherry Brandy.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Rum
Category
Ordinary Drink
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Old-fashioned glass
Method
Stirred
Garnish
Usually finished with Cherry Brandy.
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