Quarter Deck Cocktail
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Anweisungen
Stir all ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.
Quarter Deck Cocktail is a short, spirit-forward vintage cocktail combining light rum with a measure of cream sherry and freshly squeezed lime juice, stirred and strained into a chilled cocktail glass. The cream sherry contributes a nutty, slightly sweet and oxidative complexity that is quite distinct from more common cocktail modifiers, while the lime juice provides an acidic counterpoint that prevents the drink from being cloying. It is a maritime-themed classic of the early American cocktail era.
History & Origins
Quarter Deck Cocktail is a vintage American cocktail of disputed origin that appears in classic bartending guides from the early-to-mid 20th century. The maritime theme of its name — the quarter deck being the aft section of a ship traditionally reserved for officers — connects it to a broader tradition of nautically named cocktails that were popular in British and American bar culture during the age of sea travel. No specific creator is credited.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Light rum sweetness with nutty, oxidative sherry and a fresh lime citrus note. Palate: Spirit-forward and dry with the rum's mild sweetness balanced by the sherry's savoury nuttiness and the lime's sharp acidity; the sherry component introduces an unusual complexity not found in most rum cocktails. Finish: Dry, slightly nutty, and moderately long with a lime and rum character fading together.
Pro Tip
Use a good quality cream sherry such as Harvey's Bristol Cream and stir rather than shake for the clearest, cleanest presentation of this subtly flavoured spirit-forward drink.
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