Cocktail
Royal Bermuda Yacht Club
How to make a Royal Bermuda Yacht Club - the elegant rum sour with lime, falernum and Cointreau. A refined tiki classic from the Trader Vic repertoire.
5 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
CoupeGlass
1Serving(s)
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club is an elegant rum sour that Trader Vic brought into the tiki canon. Lime, falernum and Cointreau give it a refined balance of acidity, spice and sweetness. A clear, fresh drink with an unmistakable Caribbean character.
Instructions
- Add rum, lime juice, falernum and Cointreau to the shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for about 15 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Express a lime twist over the glass.
- Drop the twist into the glass as a garnish and serve.
Garnish: Lime twist
Pro tip: Falernum gives the drink its typical almond-spice note - look for good quality, it defines the character.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club come from?
The drink was made famous by Trader Vic and is named after the sailing club of the same name in Bermuda.
What is falernum?
Falernum is a Caribbean syrup or liqueur with notes of lime, almond, ginger and clove.
Which rum works best?
A high-quality white rum from Barbados is classic and provides a clear, elegant base.
Ingredients
- White rum (Barbados)6 cl
- Lime juice2 cl
- Falernum1 cl
- Cointreau (orange liqueur)1 cl
- Ice cubesas needed
