Batiste

If you’re looking for a simply-made two-ingredient cocktail that sips well, look no further. The BATISTE is a very flavorful rum/Grande Marnier mix that can be tailored to your mood. If going for a lighter flavor, use golden rum; if you prefer more depth and flavor, use dark rum. A simple 2:1 ratio of rum to Grand Marnier makes it easy to remember at the home bar or easy to order with a bartender.

• 3 oz. golden or dark rum
• 1.5 oz. Grand Marnier
• 1 orange peel for garnish (optional)

Add ingredients to an ice-filled mixing glass and stir to chill. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel.

Comments: After taste-testing two types of golden rum and two dark rums in this mix, I preferred Gosling’s Black Seal dark rum. It was full-flavored, more complex and had a nice finish. Using an aged (8-12 year) dark rum, however, gave it too much bitter aftertaste. The 3-year and 5-year aged golden rums used were less flavorful to me, a bit overpowered by Grand Marnier. If Grand Marnier isn’t available, Cointreau is an option.

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