Air Mail
Cocktail Recipe
Description
A refreshing cocktail combining the sweetness of honey, the fizz of champagne, and the depth of rum.
History
The Air Mail cocktail has its origins in the 1940s, inspired by the excitement of air travel and the glamour associated with it. This bubbly drink became popular among the jet-set crowd, symbolizing the joyous spirit of adventure.
Instructions
Step 1.
- Chill a champagne flute by filling it with ice water for a few minutes.
Step 2.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the rum, honey syrup, and fresh lime juice with ice.
Step 3.
- Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
Step 4.
- Discard the ice water from the flute and strain the mixture into the glass.
Step 5.
- Top with champagne and gently stir to combine.
Step 6.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
Ingredients
1.5 oz Rum — white rum
0.5 oz Honey syrup — mix equal parts honey and hot water
0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice — freshly squeezed
3 oz Champagne
1 piece Lemon twist (garnish)
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