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Cocktail History
The Lost Voyage is a modern tiki cocktail that was created by Michael Kotke at Foundation Tiki Bar in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It calls for a unique split base of rhum agricole and sherry and mixes them with cinnamon syrup, citrus, and a heavy dose of Angostura aromatic bitters.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Rhum Agricole: This is a type of rum made in the French Caribbean Islands that is distilled from freshly squeezed sugarcane juice. I used Clément Rhum Vieux Agricole VSOP.
Amontillado Sherry: This is a type of medium-dry fortified wine made in Spain with palomino grapes. I used Don Benigno Amontillado Sherry.
Lemon Juice: This is the liquid juice of a lemon. I used freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Orange Juice: This is the liquid juice of an orange. I used freshly squeezed orange juice.
Aromatic Bitters: This is a food product made with botanicals, herbs, and alcohol. I used Angostura Aromatic Bitters.
Orange Slice: This is a slice of orange that has been cut into a half wheel shape.
Mint Sprig: This is an herb. I used Mojito mint.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Boston Shaker: This is used to shake ingredients. I used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Hawthorne Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is shaken. I used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.
Paring Knife: This is used to cut ingredients. I used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.
Juicer: This is used to juice citrus. I used the ALEEHAI Manual Fruit Juicer.
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Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Golden yellow and red-orange color with an ombré effect
• Aroma: Mint, citrus, and allspice
• Taste: Nutty sherry flavor with the slight funkiness of rum, sweet orange, and hint of spice
• Finish: Earthy sherry and tangy citrus
Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐
Kendall’s Take: “This is another drink that had me wondering what to expect before tasting it. I was intrigued by the mixture of rhum agricole (a type of rum new to me) and sherry, but I have to be honest: I ultimately didn’t love it. Even though it was a split base, the sherry was far too overpowering, in my opinion, and the remaining ingredients were just kind of lost. Sherry’s already not my favorite spirit as it is. I like it more when there’s a hint of its flavor among the others, but in the Lost Voyage, it was just too much. The drink is still good, but I think I would’ve liked it more had I had modified the specifications a bit.”
Recipe
This cocktail recipe was adapted from Easy Tiki: A Modern Revival with 60 Recipes by Chloe Frechette.
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Lost Voyage
The Lost Voyage is a modern tiki cocktail that was created by Michael Kotke at Foundation Tiki Bar in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It calls for a unique split base of rhum agricole and sherry and mixes them with cinnamon syrup, citrus, and a heavy dose of Angostura aromatic bitters.
Ingredients
Method
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Add rhum agricole, sherry, cinnamon syrup, lemon juice, and orange juice to a shaker.
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Fill shaker with cubed ice.
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Shake for 5-10 seconds.
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Fill a highball or tiki glass with fresh cracked ice.
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Using a Hawthorne strainer, strain into highball or tiki glass.
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Top with bitters.
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Garnish with orange slice and mint sprig.
