Cable Car Cocktail Recipe
Written by 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.