Adios Amigos Cocktail
A potent and complex blend of spirits that lives up to its name. This cocktail combines the warmth of rum and cognac with the botanical notes of gin and the herbal touch of dry vermouth, all balanced by a hint of lime and sweetness. A strong libation often enjoyed as a final drink of the evening.
What it tastes like
The aroma combines botanical gin notes with the deeper, oaky scents of cognac and rum. On the palate, the herbal dryness of the vermouth balances the sugar syrup, while the lime juice provides a sharp, acidic punch. The mouthfeel is lean due to the added water, leading to a clean, spirit-forward finish with lingering citrus zest.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Rum1 oz
- Dry Vermouth0.5 oz
- Cognac0.5 oz
- Gin0.5 oz
- Fresh Lime Juice0.25 oz
- Sugar Syrup0.25 oz
- Water0.5 oz
Preparation
- 1
Chill a Martini glass in the freezer or by filling it with crushed ice.
- 2
In a cocktail shaker, combine the rum, dry vermouth, cognac, gin, lime juice, sugar syrup, and water.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- 4
Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to chill and dilute the mixture further.
- 5
Strain the cocktail into the chilled Martini glass.
- 6
Serve immediately.
Substitutions
- Dry VermouthLillet Blanc — This adds floral sweetness and more body to the drink's texture.
- Sugar SyrupAgave Nectar — This introduces an earthy, honey-like profile that interacts differently with the cognac.
- Lime JuiceLemon Juice — The drink becomes softer and loses the sharp, tropical edge of the lime.
- CognacSpanish Brandy — This swap provides a sweeter, more fruit-forward grape character.
Variations
Spiced Amigo
Replace the rum with a spiced variety to introduce vanilla and cinnamon notes into the blend.
Amigo Blanco
Swap the cognac for blanco tequila to shift the profile toward a cleaner, vegetal character with more peppery notes.