Gary Regan's Rude Boy Cocktail Recipe |
Skanking Rude Boy (© Vanwick | Dreamstime.com)
Originally from a town near Blackpool, England, our old friend Gary Regan has always exhibited the unfailing politeness and good humor for which the English are known. So we were a little surprised to see our master mixologist and spirits expert come up with a new cocktail recipe to which he ascribed the name Rude Boy.
Nothing to fear, Gary isn’t advocating poor behavior. He tells us rude boys were originally street gangs in Jamaica, but the name came to be adopted by young Londoners who were supporters of ska and reggae music. To signal their support they liked to exhibit black and white checks as a symbol of racial unity, wear suits, and sport porkpie hats. A favorite band was The Specials, who scored a big hit in the U.K. with “Free Nelson Mandela.” They liked to skank, a dance done to ska music. Thankfully, they didn’t adopt the violent or criminal ways of the earlier rude boys of Jamaica.
So Gary’s new concoction can be fittingly used to toast racial harmony, lively dancing, and having fun with fashion. Cheers!
Ingredients for 1 Serving
• 1 1/2 ounces Don Julio or other blanco tequila
• 1/2 ounce green Chartreuse
• Pinch of cayenne pepper, for garnish
Preparation
1. Place all ingredients, except the cayenne, in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir for about 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled sherry copita glass.
2. Sprinkle a little cayenne pepper on top.
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