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Why is the cocktail called Coconut Grove?
It is named after the Coconut Grove neighborhood in Miami. The classic pre-Prohibition recipe combines rum, sweet vermouth, and orange juice over crushed ice.
What is in a Coconut Grove cocktail?
The traditional build uses rum, sweet vermouth, and orange juice. It is served over crushed ice, which makes it a longer, chilled drink than a spirit served neat.
Is Coconut Grove a rum or vermouth cocktail?
It uses both: rum provides the main spirit, while sweet vermouth adds a fortified-wine layer. Orange juice supplies the fruit component, and the drink is served over crushed ice.
When did the Coconut Grove cocktail originate?
It is described as a pre-Prohibition classic, so it belongs to the cocktail era before Prohibition began in the United States in 1920. Its name points to Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood.
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