Prince of Wales Cocktail

Submitted by Hootenanny

"I saw this cocktail listed on an old speakeasy menu on Ken Burn's documentary "Prohibition". I decided to research it. There are various versions of the recipe. It was named for His Highness Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, the son of Queen Victoria."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 cocktail
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 dash bitters
• 1 splash water
• 1 1⁄2 ounces rye whiskey
• 1⁄4 teaspoon maraschino juice or 1/4 teaspoon cherry flavored liqueur
• 2 -3 pineapple chunks
• lemon zest
• 1 1⁄2 ounces champagne, chilled or 1 1/2 ounces sparkling wine
• 1 lemon twist, for garnish

directions

1. In a mixing glass dissolve sugar in bitters and a splash of water.
2. Add rye whiskey, maraschino cherry juice or liqueur, pineapple chunks, and lemon zest.
3. Fill with a generous amount of ice.
4. Cover and shake vigorously to crush pineapple.
5. Strain into a cocktail glass.
6. Add champagne and garnish with lemon twist.