Big Bay Storm Recipe
From Crook’s Corner in Chapel Hill, NC in The American Cocktail
Materials
- 1 1/4 ounces Gosling’s Black Rum
- 3/4 ounce Campari
- 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
- 3/4 ounce Pineapple Juice
- Ice Cubes
- 6 - 8 ounces Cheerwine Soda See Note #1 below
- Orange Wheel to garnish (See Note #2 below)
Instructions
- Combine rum, Campari, lemon juice and pineapple juice in a cocktail shaker. (See Note #3 below)
- Add ice and shake vigorously.
- Strain into an ice-filled glass.
- Top with the Cheerwine. Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with the orange wheel.
Notes
Today's recipe is courtesy of The American Cocktail book and Crook's Corner in Chapel Hill, NC
Note #1 - The original recipe calls for 1 ounce of Cheerwine. Although the drink is perfectly good with 1 ounce, I have found that I prefer it with about 6 - 8 ounces (See the picture above). It turns the cocktail into a delicious, refreshing "porch drink" - something to enjoy on a hot Southern Summer afternoon relaxing on the porch. Try it both ways! Note #2 - Garnish, Schmarnish. Knock yourself out, if you wish. Note #3 - If you love this cocktail/porch drink as much as I do, you will probably want to share it with your friends. To make your life easier, do what busy high-end cocktail bars do - make a "cheater bottle." It is very easy. Just all of the ingredients, except the Cheerwine, before the party. To do this multiply the measurements above for the rum, Campari, lemon juice and pineapple juice by how many drinks you wish to serve (make sure you have enough bottles of Cheerwine!) and combine in a large pitcher. Example - To make 4 drinks combine 5 ounces rum with 3 ounces each of Campari, lemon juice and pineapple juice. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator to chill. Do not add ice. During the party, measure out 2 ounces of the rum mixture into a ice-filled Collins glass. Top with desired amount of Cheerwine. Stir gently to combine. Click HERE to Learn More about How to Make Your Party Bartending Easier, Quicker and More Enjoyable with Cheater Bottles - Coming Soon.