Fluffy Ruffles
Rum and sweet vermouth in equal parts. A pre-Prohibition drink named after a cartoon character.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 22% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml White rum
- 45 ml Sweet vermouth
- Lime twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml white rum into the mixing glass
- Pour 45 ml sweet vermouth into the mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Express the lime twist over the top.
About the Fluffy Ruffles
The vermouth cocktail family. Vermouth reached American bars in the 1860s and 1870s, and bartenders began stirring it with whiskey, gin and brandy. That gave us the Manhattan and the Martinez, the ancestor of the Martini. Drinks in this family are stirred rather than shaken, and they are all about the balance between the spirit and the aromatised wine.
Fluffy Ruffles FAQ
What's in a Fluffy Ruffles?
45 ml white rum, 45 ml sweet vermouth, garnished with lime twist.
How strong is a Fluffy Ruffles?
About 22% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Fluffy Ruffles?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve a Fluffy Ruffles in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
