Jean Harlow

The JEAN HARLOW is a quickly prepared rum cocktail that at its most basic, requires just two ingredients — white rum and sweet vermouth. One might think that dark, aged rum would mix better with vermouth. But surprisingly, white rum stands up in this mix and is a tasty alternative to the whiskey-based Manhattan.

• 1.5 oz. white rum (Bacardi Carta Blanca preferred)
• 1.5 oz. sweet vermouth (Martini Rosso preferred)
• 1 dash orange bitters (optional)
• lemon peel

Stir all ingredients in an ice-filled glass. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon peel.

History: Jean Harlow was the platinum-blonde actress of the 1930’s who died tragically young at age 26 during the filming of Saratoga. The cocktail was created during her heyday and was one of her favorites, and thereafter given her name.

Comment: Since sweet vermouth is an equal partner in this cocktail, the better the vermouth the better the drink.

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