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The Commodore cocktail combines dark rum, curaçao liqueur, orange juice, and lime juice, resulting in a vibrant, layered drink with notes of citrus and subtle bitter almond from the curaçao.
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What ingredients are listed for this Commodore cocktail?
The catalog version combines dark rum, curaçao, orange juice and lime juice. Because cocktail names are not always standardized, those ingredients identify this rum-citrus version rather than every drink called Commodore.
What does a dark-rum Commodore taste like?
Dark rum brings deeper molasses notes, while orange juice and lime provide sweetness and acidity. Curaçao adds an orange-peel bitterness and extra citrus aroma.
How is a rum-based Commodore normally mixed?
A practical preparation is to shake the dark rum, curaçao and fresh juices with ice, then strain over fresh ice or into a chilled glass. Exact ratios and serving style can vary because this version is not a single universally fixed recipe.
Is the Commodore in the Savoy Cocktail Book the same drink?
No. The 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book version uses bourbon, crème de cacao, lemon juice and grenadine, which is different from the catalog's dark-rum and curaçao formula. [Esquire recipe reference](https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/recipes/a3699/commodore-drink-recipe/)
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