Equipment
Ingredients
Main
- 15 ml benedictine
- 55 ml amber rum
- 1½ ml angostura bitters
- 1 lemon, peel
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition is estimated per serving. Nutrients without complete source data are omitted.
Full nutrition
- Calories
- 183 kcal
- Protein
- 0 g
- Carbohydrates
- 6 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 1 g
- Sodium
- 1 mg
- Potassium
- 7 mg
- Calcium
- 5 mg
- Iron
- 0.1 mg
- Magnesium
- 1 mg
- Phosphorus
- 3 mg
- Zinc
- 0.0 mg
- Vitamin A
- 0 mcg
- Vitamin C
- 5 mg
- Vitamin E
- 0.0 mg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.0 mg
- Thiamin
- 0.01 mg
- Niacin
- 0.0 mg
- Folate
- 0 mcg
- Water
- 40 g
- Alcohol
- 18 g
Sources: Aggregated Public Data, USDA FoodData Central
Method
Combine 15ml Benedictine, 55ml amber rum, and 1.5ml Angostura bitters in a shaker or mixing glass.
Fill the vessel with ice and stir the mixture with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
Strain the liquid into a cocktail glass, ensuring no ice shards enter the drink.
Express the oils from the lemon peel over the surface, rub the peel around the rim of the glass, and drop it into the drink.
Chef's Notes
- For optimal chilling and dilution, use good quality, solid ice. Cracked or crushed ice melts too quickly, watering down the cocktail.
- When stirring, aim for a consistent, circular motion. Over-stirring can lead to excessive dilution, while under-stirring will result in a warm, less integrated drink.
- The quality of the amber rum significantly impacts the final flavor. Opt for a mid-range to premium rum that has notes you enjoy, as it forms the backbone of the drink.
- Twisting the lemon peel to express the oils releases aromatic compounds that enhance the cocktail's aroma and add a subtle citrus note without making it sour.
Storage
Troubleshooting
Cocktail is watery and lacks flavor
Cause: Stirred too long or used poor quality ice
Fix: Cannot be fixed
Prevention: Use large, solid ice cubes and stir for no more than 30-45 seconds
Cultural Context
The Carlo Sud is a modern classic cocktail, likely emerging from the craft cocktail renaissance of the late 20th or early 21st century. It draws inspiration from traditional spirit-forward drinks, utilizing Benedictine, a unique herbal liqueur with Benedictine monks origins, and amber rum, a staple in many tropical and classic cocktails.
