Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to introduce you to the newest member of the
cocktail family - the Uncle Roberto Cocktail. As the name suggests, Uncle Roberto is the fun uncle of the classic
AuntRoberta cocktail. But don't let the playful name fool you, this cocktail packs a punch with its unique blend of flavors.
I'll admit, when I first heard about the Uncle Roberto Cocktail, I was a bit skeptical. I mean, how could it possibly
live up to its more refined and sophisticated cousin, the Aunt Roberta? But let me tell you, I was pleasantly surprised.
This cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and strong. It's like a party in your mouth, and everyone's
invited!
The Uncle Roberto Cocktail is made with dark rum, lime juice, simple syrup, apricot brandy, and Angostura bitters. The
apricot brandy adds a subtle sweetness and the Angostura bitters provide a hint of spice. These ingredients come
together to create a truly unique and delicious drink.
Ingredients
Ingredient |
Uncle Roberto |
Aunt Roberta |
Dark Rum |
2 oz |
1 1/2 oz |
Lime Juice |
1 oz |
3/4 oz |
Simple Syrup |
1/2 oz |
1/2 oz |
Apricot Brandy |
1/4 oz |
not included |
Angostura Bitters |
2 dashes |
not included |
Orange Peel |
for garnish |
for garnish |
As you can see, the Uncle Roberto cocktail has more dark rum and less lime juice than the
Aunt Roberta cocktail. The
Uncle Roberto also includes apricot brandy and Angostura bitters which are not included in the Aunt Roberta
cocktail. Both drinks are garnished with an orange peel.
But don't just take my word for it, try it for yourself!
Here's how to make the perfect Uncle Roberto Cocktail
Step |
Instruction |
1 |
In a shaker, combine 2 oz of dark rum, 1 oz of lime juice, 1/2 oz of simple syrup, 1/4 oz of apricot
brandy, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters |
2 |
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass |
3 |
Express the oils from an orange peel over the top of the drink and use as a garnish |
4 |
Sip, savor, and enjoy! |
Nutritional Value per Serving
Ingredient |
Amount |
Calories |
Carbohydrates (g) |
Dark Rum |
2 oz |
96 |
0 |
Lime Juice |
1 oz |
5 |
1.5 |
Simple Syrup |
1/2 oz |
20 |
5 |
Apricot Brandy |
1/4 oz |
Not specified |
Not specified |
Angostura Bitters |
2 dashes |
Not specified |
Not specified |
Orange Peel |
for garnish |
Not specified |
Not specified |
Total |
|
121 |
6.5 |
So next time you're looking for a cocktail that's a bit more fun and a bit less formal, give Uncle Roberto a try.
Trust me, it's the life of the party. And if you're still not convinced, just think of it this way: if the
Aunt Roberta cocktail is the fancy dinner party, the Uncle Roberto cocktail is the after party. And who doesn't love a
good after party?
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