1 3⁄4 oz Jamaican rum, Appleton
1 t Virgin Islands Rum, Cruzan Blackstrap
2 ds Blackstrap Bitters, Bittercube (or aromatic bitters; plus another dashed onto the rock for aroma)
Instructions

Stir, strain, one big rock.

Notes

Despite the name, the original calls for 1 1/2 oz of Jamaican rum, 2-3 dashes molasses, and a dash of pimento dram, served up.

Cocktail summary
Year
1908
Is an
altered recipe
Reference

Hon. William "Cocktail" Boothby, World Drinks and How To Mix Them.

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