Quarter Deck
Dark rum and sherry with a touch of lime. A Savoy classic.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 25% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Dark rum
- 15 ml Dry sherry (fino)
- 7.5 ml Fresh lime juice
- Lime twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml dark rum into the mixing glass
- Pour 15 ml dry sherry (fino) into the mixing glass
- Add 7.5 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Quarter Deck
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.
Quarter Deck FAQ
What's in a Quarter Deck?
45 ml dark rum, 15 ml dry sherry (fino), 7.5 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with lime twist.
How strong is a Quarter Deck?
About 25% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Quarter Deck?
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 Quarter Deck in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
