Seersucker Cocktail

I had no idea that there was a cocktail recipe named for seersucker, the classic all-cotton, thin, striped fabric that seems to be a fashion mainstay in the South during the Spring and Summer. Just like the fabric, the Seersucker Cocktail is meant to keep you cool and comfortable when the heat soars.

My friend, Jennifer, from Dot & Army discovered this lovely little drink called the Seersucker Cocktail and proposed a collaboration. She provided her signature seersucker napkins and I made this cocktail to match. I love the results!

I was very intrigued by a cocktail named for seersucker. When I think of seersucker, I think of businessmen, congressmen and even Presidents who wear these cotton suits. I also think of little boys’ jon-jons and little girls’ dresses. And, of course, when I hear “seersucker” I think of crisp, classic table linens. If cocktails ever came to mind, they would be glasses of neat bourbon in the hands of gentleman wearing seersucker suits. But, an actual recipe for a light and frosty beverage? What a fantastic idea!

I found several versions of this cocktail and they were all different. One from Delta Magazine is made with gin, Cointreau and lemon juice. Another from Maxim is made with apple vodka, tonic and thyme. I even found a recipe on a message board about Charleston, SC that called for sweet tea vodka and pineapple juice. But, the one recipe I found that I really wanted to try was this one from Liqour.com calling for a muddled strawberry, rum, cinnamon bark syrup and lemon juice. Y’all know how I love to make and use simple syrups, so it had me from “cinnamon bark syrup.” Plus, I loved the lovely pink hue.

Cinnamon bark syrup sounds like it would be complicated to make, but I promise that it isn’t. It’s sugar, water and cinnamon sticks. I’m pretty sure anyone can make it. If not, you can always substitute some cinnamon schnapps. I won’t tell!

I put my own spin on this tasty Seersucker cocktail by using aged rum instead of white rum and raspberries instead of strawberries. The combination is divine! The aged rum and touch of cinnamon give the drink a sultry kick, while the raspberries and lemon juice make it truly refreshing. It is the perfect drink to use with these darling seersucker napkins from Dot & Army.

Grab the ingredients, mix up some cocktails and join me on the porch! Right now is the perfect seersucker weather!

Nutrition

Calories

120 cal

Fat

2 g

Carbs

30 g

Protein

2 g

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Kim Daniels

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Seersucker Cocktail

45 minPrep Time

45 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

• 2 oz aged rum
• 1 oz cinnamon syrup
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 2 raspberries

Instructions

1. To make cinnamon syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water and 3-4 cinnamon sticks. Bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Let mixture steep for at least 30 minutes. Strain and chill.
2. To make cocktail: In a shaker, muddle two raspberries. Top with ice. Add rum, syrup and lemon juice. Cover and shake. Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with crushed ice. garnish with additional raspberries. Makes one cocktail

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