Cocktails

Rolls Royce

Rolls Royce
Hardly surprisingly, several classic cocktails have been named after this classic marque. This version was created by author H. E. Bates in his popular novel The Darling Buds of May.

serves 7

4-6 cracked ice cubes dash of orange bitters
2 measures dry vermouth 1 measure dry gin
1 measure Scotch whisky

Put the cracked ice cubes into a mixing glass. Dash the bitters over the ice. Pour the vermouth, gin and whisky over the ice and stir to mix. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Rolls Royce (second version):

put 4-6 ice cubes into a mixing glass. Pour 3 measures gin, 1 measure dry vermouth, 1 measure sweet vermouth and 'A teaspoon Benedictine over the ice. Stir well to mix, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

American Rolls Royce:

put 4-6 ice cubes into a cocktail shaker. Pour 2 measures brandy, 2 measures orange juice and 1 measure triple sec over the ice. Shake until a frost forms. Strain into a chilled glass.

Bentley:

put 4-6 ice cubes into a mixing glass. Pour 2 measures Calvados and 1 measure red Dubonnet over the ice. Stir well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and decorate with a twist of lemon peel.

Golden Cadillac:

put 4-6 ice cubes into a cocktail shaker. Pour 1 measure triple sec, 1 measure Galliano and 1 measure single cream over the ice. Shake vigorously until a frost forms. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

Did you know?

Writers and cocktails seem to have an affinity. H. £ Bates invented others besides the Rolls Royce; Raymond Chandler wrote fondly of the Gimlet; Scott Fitzgerald evoked the glamour of cocktail society in The Great Gatsby. Even Lord Byron said his inspiration stemmed from gin and water.

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