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Le Chic Martinique

May 13, 2008

In the 18th century, Martinique sold molasses (restovers of the sugar industry) to North American colonies, who already manufactured industrial rum. This technology, however, improved to perfection by the English, was not adapted in Martinique and Guadeloupe until the end of the 19th century.

Martinique’s factories began to produce rum based on their large stocks of molasses in order to add a little plus to their monthly income. It was at this time that sugarcane was first used for else than sugar production, and the era of industrial rum had begun.

Rum is more than just a drink, it is a culture in the French West Indies.  

Try the Chic Martinique, as stylish as it is good.

 

 
INGREDIENTS

  • 1 oz vodka
  • 1/2 oz Rhum Clement VSOP Rum
  • 1/2 oz Rhum Clement Creole Shrubb
  • Splash of fresh lime juice
  • Simple syrup
  • Soda water (with sodium)

Garnish: Cumquat floret (if in season) and flamed lime zest

PREPARATION

  1. Mix all spirits and mixers and a cocktail shaker except soda, add ice and shake vigorously. Add soda and tumble roll until frothy. 
  2. Serve in chilled martini glass with cumquat garnish. If using lime zest, flame zest into cocktail after serving. 

Written by alice · Filed Under Cocktails 

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