Quaker's Cocktail
The Quaker's Cocktail is a strong rum sour, sweet and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 53 out of 100
- Sweet
- 66 out of 100
- Fruity
- 58 out of 100
- Boozy
- 72 out of 100
How to make a Quaker's Cocktail
To make a Quaker's Cocktail, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: ¾ oz light rum, ¾ oz brandy, ⅓ oz lemon and ⅓ oz raspberry syrup.
You'll need
- Light rum¾ oz
- Brandy¾ oz
- Lemon⅓ oz
- Raspberry syrup⅓ oz
Pairs well with: Raspberry syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add light rum, brandy, lemon juice and raspberry syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? Lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Quaker's Cocktail questions
What does a Quaker's Cocktail taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and fruity, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 22% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Quaker's Cocktail?
About 22% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Quaker's Cocktail and a Boston Sidecar?
Both use light rum and brandy. The Quaker's Cocktail adds lemon and raspberry syrup, while the Boston Sidecar uses Triple sec and lime.
Should a Quaker's Cocktail be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lemon and raspberry syrup need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
How do I make a pitcher of Quaker's Cocktails?
For 6 drinks, mix 4½ oz light rum, 4½ oz brandy, 2¼ oz lemon and 2 oz raspberry syrup in a jug and chill it. Add 2⅔ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve a Quaker's Cocktail in?
A cocktail glass.