Name: Widow Thomson
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktails
Ingredients: 1 ½ oz dark rum; ½ oz brandy; ½ oz sweet vermouth; ½ oz orange juice; ¼ oz grenadine

A forgotten Victorian-era cocktail combining dark rum, cognac, sweet vermouth, orange juice, and grenadine — it sits at the intersection of the Manhattan and the rum punch traditions, with a richness and complexity that rewards rediscovery.

shake with ice and strain

cocktail glass

dark rum

brandy

sweet vermouth

orange juice

grenadine

orange twist

Widow Thomson

Cocktails with a dense, syrupy, or full-bodied texture, often from sugar, amaro, or aged spirits. Rich drinks feel weighty on the palate.

Rich

Cocktails with prominent non-citrus fruit character, such as apple, pear, peach, or cherry. Fruity drinks can range from delicate and floral to bold and jammy.

Fruity

Cocktails where no single element dominates — the spirit, acid, and sweetness are in harmony. Classic sours and well-built stirred drinks often land here.

Widow Thomson

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