Fall calls for this uncomplicated Cable Car Cocktail recipe! The blend of spiced rum, lemon juice, and orange curaçao makes it a refreshing choice.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
195
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Spiced Rum
- ¾ oz orange Curaçao
- ¾ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- Lemon twist - for garnish, optional
- Cinnamon sugar rim - optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Strainer & Fine-strainer
- Coupe Glass
- Measuring Jigger
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Chill your coupe glass with some ice cubes.
- Combine Ingredients: In your cocktail shaker, pour in ½ oz simple syrup, ¾ oz lemon juice, ¾ oz orange Curaçao, and 1½ oz Spiced Rum.
- Prep shaker: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake: Give everything a good shake until well combined.
- Prep glass: Empty your coupe glass and rim it with cinnamon sugar if desired.
- Strain: Strain the mixture into your prepared coupe glass.
- Garnish: Add a lemon twist for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Spiced Rum: If you don't have spiced rum, use regular dark rum and add a pinch of your favorite baking spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to mimic the flavor.
- Orange Curaçao: Triple sec or another orange liqueur can be used as a substitute for orange curacao. It will still give that citrusy kick but with a slightly different flavor profile.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh is best, but bottled lemon juice can work, too, if you're in a pinch.
Making a Pitcher of Cable Car Cocktail:
- Scale: To make a pitcher serving 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That's 12 oz of spiced rum, 6 oz of orange curacao, 6 oz of lemon juice, and 4 oz of simple syrup.
- Mix: Combine all the ingredients in a large pitcher with ice cubes and stir well.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into individual cinnamon sugar-rimmed coupe glasses, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Spiced Rum Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic rum substitute. Several brands are available that mimic the rum flavor without the alcohol.
- Orange Curaçao Substitute: You can use an orange extract mixed with simple syrup to replace the orange curacao.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Simple Syrup: Ensure your simple syrup is made with vegan-friendly sugar. Some sugars are processed using bone char, which is not vegan. Look for organic or beet sugars, as they are typically vegan-friendly.
- Proceed As Usual: After ensuring your simple syrup is vegan, follow the original steps to enjoy a delicious vegan Cable Car Cocktail.
What is a Cable Car Cocktail?
A Cable Car Cocktail is a rum-based sour cocktail made of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, orange curaçao, and lemon juice. It’s not difficult to make as it only requires shaking the ingredients with ice and straining them into a glass.
What is a Cable Car Cocktail made of – The ingredients
The following items are needed to concoct a Cable Car Cocktail:
- Spiced Rum: This is the base spirit of the Cable Car cocktail. It adds a warm, spicy flavor that forms the backbone of the drink.
- Lemon Juice: Adds a tangy citrus note to balance out the sweetness of the other ingredients.
- Simple Syrup: This sweetener helps to mellow out the lemon juice’s tartness and enhances the cocktail’s overall flavor profile.
- Orange Curaçao: An orange-flavored liqueur that hints at citrusy sweetness and complexity to the cocktail.
- Cinnamon Sugar Rim: This garnish makes the cocktail visually appealing and adds a sweet and spicy kick with every sip.
