Cable Car

Name: Cable Car
Prep time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: USA (San Francisco)
Ingredients: 60 ml Spiced Rum; 30 ml Orange Liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau); 30 ml Fresh Lemon Juice; 15 ml Simple Syrup; 1 tsp Cinnamon and Sugar mix (for the rim)

Inspired by San Francisco's iconic cable cars, the Cable Car is a modern, tropical twist on the classic Sidecar cocktail. It is a unique flavor celebration where spiced rum, orange liqueur, and fresh lemon juice meet a cinnamon-sugar rim.

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The Cable Car cocktail was created in 1996 by bartender Tony Abou-Ganim at the famous 'Starlight Room' bar in San Francisco. Serving as a tribute to the city's historic cable cars, this drink revolutionized the traditional Sidecar recipe by replacing cognac with spiced rum and giving it a completely new identity by garnishing the rim with cinnamon sugar. Reflecting the cool breezes of the Pacific Ocean and the bohemian spirit of San Francisco, this special cocktail quickly made its way into modern American mixology classics. The spicy and citrus-heavy refreshing notes it leaves on the palate take the drinker on a nostalgic journey along the city's steep hills. With every sip, you will feel the perfect balance of history, craftsmanship, and modern flavors.

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