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Cable Car Cocktail Recipe

Transport yourself to the glamorous heights of Nob Hill with this iconic Cable Car Cocktail! Featured in Bon Appetit's January 2003 'cool cocktails' article, this recipe, a favorite at Chef Michael Mina's Vegas restaurant, is guaranteed to elevate your cocktail hour. Impress your guests with this sophisticated and delicious drink, perfectly paired with old-fashioned cheese straws. Get ready to experience the thrill of San Francisco's iconic cable cars – one sip at a time!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 210.1 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cable Car Cocktail

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How to Make Cable Car Cocktail

  1. Chill two martini glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In a small saucepan, bring 1/4 cup (60ml) of water to a boil over high heat.
  3. Add 1/4 cup (50g) of granulated sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
  4. Allow the sugar syrup to cool completely.
  5. In a small shallow dish, combine 1 tablespoon (10g) of granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Mix well.
  6. Rub the rims of the chilled martini glasses with a lemon wedge.
  7. Dip the rims of the glasses into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating lightly.
  8. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  9. Add 2 ounces (60ml) of light rum, 1 ounce (30ml) of fresh lemon juice, 1 ounce (30ml) of orange curacao, and 2 tablespoons (30ml) of the cooled sugar syrup to the shaker.
  10. Close the lid tightly and shake vigorously until the shaker is frosty (about 15-20 seconds).
  11. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glasses.
  12. Garnish each cocktail with an orange peel twist and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

128g

Fat

0g

Carbs

11g

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