Knickerbocker
Rum, raspberry and orange liqueur over crushed ice. An 1850s New York favourite.
Shaken · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 22% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Gold rum
- 15 ml Raspberry syrup
- 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- Raspberries (garnish)
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Pour 60 ml gold rum into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml raspberry syrup into the shaker
- Pour 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Knickerbocker
The daisy family. The daisy is a sour sweetened with an orange liqueur or another cordial instead of plain sugar. Daisies appear in American bar books from the 1870s. The Sidecar, the White Lady and the Margarita (Spanish for "daisy") all belong to this family, which is why their recipes look so alike.
Knickerbocker FAQ
What's in a Knickerbocker?
60 ml gold rum, 15 ml raspberry syrup, 7.5 ml triple sec / cointreau, 15 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with raspberries and lime wheel.
How strong is a Knickerbocker?
About 22% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Knickerbocker?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Knickerbocker in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
