Veteran
The Veteran is a very strong rum spirit-forward cocktail, sweet and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a rocks glass.
- 2 min
- Rocks glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 83 out of 100
- Fruity
- 51 out of 100
- Smoky
- 30 out of 100
- Boozy
- 100 out of 100
How to make a Veteran
To make a Veteran, build over ice in a rocks glass: 2 oz dark rum and ½ oz Cherry brandy.
You'll need
- Dark rum2 oz
- Cherry brandy½ oz
Instructions
- 1
Fill a rocks glass with one large ice cube.
- 2
Pour in dark rum and cherry brandy.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Dark rum and cherry brandy only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Veteran questions
What does a Veteran taste like?
Mostly sweet and fruity, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 33% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Veteran?
About 33% ABV after mixing with ice, close to a neat spirit.
What glass do you serve a Veteran in?
A rocks glass.