Rabo de Galo
Inspired By:
Forgotten Classic
Complexity
Alcohol Level
3/5
Strong
Type
Negroni Riff
Preparation
Stirred
Glass
Old Fashioned
Ice
Large Cube
INGREDIENTS
Choeng Doi Blanc • 45ml / 1.5oz
Sweet Vermouth • 22.5ml / 0.75oz
Cynar • 7.5ml / 0.25oz
Garnish: Lime twist
STEPS
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with stirring ice.
Stir until well chilled, about 20–30 seconds
Strain into an Old Fashioned glass over a large ice cube
Garnish with a lime twist
NOTES:
Batched Version: Add 15% of total volume in water and store in freezer.
HISTORY
The Rabo de Galo is one of Brazil's most iconic cocktails, created in the 1950s in São Paulo. Its name translates to "rooster's tail", a literal Portuguese interpretation of the English word "cocktail". Traditionally made with cachaça and sweet vermouth, it became popular among workers gathering after their shifts, offering a bold yet approachable combination of sugarcane spirit, herbal botanicals, and gentle sweetness. Today, the Rabo de Galo is recognised as a classic Brazilian cocktail and remains one of the best ways to showcase the character of quality sugarcane rhum.
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