RECIPE: Make Rooftop L.O.A.’s Back That Daq Up
We’ve enjoyed several meals at Riva restaurant at Rooftop L.O.A. and while we’ve enjoyed many of the cocktails, we’d love to know how to make their unusual daiquiri, Back That Daq Up.
Maya Fisher, Atlanta
This daiquiri is one of the house cocktails created for Rooftop L.O.A. by Jarrett Holborough, assistant bar manager for Slater Hospitality. Although some may think of daiquiris as summer drinks, when sending the recipe Holborough wrote, “This cocktail is uniquely refreshing, balanced, and can be served year-round.”
Ten to One Caribbean White Rum is a blend of Dominican and Jamaican rums, available at Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits and Tuxedo Wine & Spirits. Holborough says he prefers it here because of its complex flavor. “It’s the perfect backbone for this cocktail.”
Rooftop L.O.A.’s Back That Daq Up
- 1 ounce Ten to One Caribbean White Rum
- 1 ounce Calvados
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce Lime Syrup (see recipe)
- 1/2 ounce green chartreuse
- Slice of dehydrated lime, for garnish
- In a cocktail shaker, combine rum, Calvados, lime juice, Lime Syrup and green chartreuse. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a flat coupe or martini glass and garnish with dehydrated lime.
Nutritional information
Per serving: Per serving: 262 calories (percent of calories from fat, 1), trace protein, 26 grams carbohydrates, 21 grams total sugars, trace fiber, trace total fat (trace saturated fat), no cholesterol, 18 milligrams sodium.Lime Syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 lime
- In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add lime zest. Stir and cover. Let cool 20 minutes then strain into a jar. Discard zest. Cover and refrigerate until needed. May be made up to 2 weeks in advance.
Nutritional information
Per serving: Per ounce: 54 calories (percent of calories from fat, 1), trace protein, 13 grams carbohydrates, 12 grams total sugars, trace fiber, trace total fat (no saturated fat), no cholesterol, trace sodium.From the menu of . . . Rooftop L.O.A., The Interlock, 1115 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta. 470-922-3700, rooftoploa.com.
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