PRINCE OF WALES COCKTAIL

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I saw this cocktail listed on an old speakeasy menu on Ken Burn's documentary "Prohibition". I decided to research it. There are various versions of the recipe. It was named for His Highness Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, the son of Queen Victoria.

Provided by Hootenanny

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 cocktail, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon sugar
1 dash bitters
1 splash water
1 1/2 ounces rye whiskey
1/4 teaspoon maraschino juice or 1/4 teaspoon cherry flavored liqueur
2 -3 pineapple chunks
lemon zest
1 1/2 ounces champagne, chilled or 1 1/2 ounces sparkling wine
1 lemon twist, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a mixing glass dissolve sugar in bitters and a splash of water.
  • Add rye whiskey, maraschino cherry juice or liqueur, pineapple chunks, and lemon zest.
  • Fill with a generous amount of ice.
  • Cover and shake vigorously to crush pineapple.
  • Strain into a cocktail glass.
  • Add champagne and garnish with lemon twist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.7, Sodium 2.2, Carbohydrate 5.4, Sugar 4.7

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