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Made with Oxbow Rum

Oxbow Rum & Smoke

A smoky and complex cocktail that pairs the richness of Oxbow Barrel Aged Rum with the nutty depth of Oloroso sherry and the bitter touch of Campari or Tempus Fugit Gran Classico, finished with a captivating smoked rosemary aroma.

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Spirit
Rum
Glass
Rocks glass
Method
Stirred
Difficulty
Intermediate

Riff on: Negroni

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A rocks glass of dark amber rum cocktail with a smoking rosemary sprig, next to a bottle of Oxbow Estate Barrel Aged Rum

Oxbow Rum & Smoke

Ingredients

Ingredients for Oxbow Rum & Smoke. Tick each one as you add it.
AddedMeasureIngredient
1½ oz
¾ oz
¼ oz

Steps

  1. Combine Oxbow Barrel Aged Rum, Oloroso sherry, and Campari or Tempus Fugit Gran Classico in a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir until the mixture is well-chilled.
  3. Strain the concoction into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  4. Garnish with a rosemary sprig, ignite to release smoke, then cover the glass briefly to infuse the cocktail with a smoky essence before serving.

Garnish Rosemary sprig

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Batch it For a party of 4–20

Makes 8 drinks, about 24 oz · 720 ml before ice.

Oxbow Rum & Smoke batch
AmountIngredient
12 oz · 360 mlOxbow Barrel Aged Rum
6 oz · 180 mlOloroso sherry
2 oz · 60 mlCampari or Tempus Fugit Gran Classico
4 oz · 120 mlCold water, for dilution (approx.)

The water stands in for the melt from stirring: about 20% for a stirred drink. It is an approximation, so taste and adjust. Chill the batch at least 2 hours and pour over fresh ice.

Fits one 750 ml bottle; a funnel helps.

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Why it works

Aged rum brings molasses and oak, Oloroso sherry adds a nutty, dry richness, and a small measure of Campari or Gran Classico adds bitterness without taking over. Stirring keeps it smooth, and the smoldering rosemary adds a smoky, herbal aroma that frames every sip. The low measure of bitter liqueur keeps it closer to an Old Fashioned than a Negroni.

Substitutions

  • No Oloroso? Use amontillado sherry for a lighter, nuttier drink.
  • Gran Classico and Campari are interchangeable here; Gran Classico is a little less sweet.
  • Skip the smoke if you don’t have a torch; the drink still works.

Variations

Questions

What does Oloroso sherry add?
A dry, nutty richness and body. It is a fortified wine, so it also lowers the drink’s overall strength a little.
How do you smoke rosemary for a garnish?
Light the tip of a sprig, let it catch, then blow it out so it smolders, and cover the glass briefly to trap the smoke.

Making it: Oxbow Rum & Smoke

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