10012 Añejo Highball 1 drink Wed Aug 30 12:57:00 -0700 2006 Fri Aug 17 17:13:37 -0700 2007 Licensed http://www.chow.com/recipes/10012 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:13:37 GMT Ginger beer and añejo rum A new classic cocktail made with añejo rum The Añejo Highball is a complex rum-based cocktail. A new classic cocktail created by Dale DeGroff, a recognized genius and craftsman among bartenders, as a tribute to the great bartenders of Cuba, the Añejo joins all three of the “holy trinity” of rum drinks through a blend of curaçao, lime, and rum. It epitomizes the bartender’s creative art.

The Añejo is well on its way to becoming a classic cocktail, but it is still only to be found in the more chic and hip bars and nightspots. True to a great cocktail, it is relatively easy to make at home, following the recipe carefully.

Measuring and playing with recipes is not uncommon —and is often welcome. But the Añejo is one cocktail that cannot be improved upon. Añejo rum is a golden blend of rich, aged rums with a mellow taste and rich aroma. The name is derived from an ancient Spanish word meaning “aged.”

(Adapted from Dale DeGroff.)

This recipe was featured in the 2006 Make Your Own Soda Pop story.

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  • Pour the rum, curaçao, and ginger beer into a highball glass with ice cubes.
  • Add the bitters, stir, and garnish the rim with the fruit.
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