Airmail
Base Spirit
Rum
Flavour Type
Citrus, Bubbly
Cocktail Type
Modern
A festive drink with gold rum, lime juice, honey syrup, topped with Champagne.
Origin/History
Emerged in the 1940s, reflecting the glamorous era of air travel.
Serving Instructions
Shake gold rum, lime juice, and honey syrup with ice, then top with Champagne in a flute.
Occassion
Celebrations, Special events
Year of Creation
1940s
Classic/Modern
Modern
Garnishes
Lime twist
Aroma
Citrus, Honey
Texture/Consistency
Crisp, Effervescent
Pairings
Canapés, Seafood
Fun Facts
Named 'Airmail' for its quickluxurious nature akin to early air mail services.
Shaking/Stirring Instructions
Shake rum, lime juice, and honey syrup with ice, then top with Champagne.
Ingredients
- Gold rum
- Lime juice
- Honey syrup
- Champagne
Preparation Method
- 45 ml gold rum
- 15 ml lime juice
- 10 ml honey syrup
- top with Champagne
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