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Dunlop
Posted: July 18, 2026
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The Dunlop is a forgotten pre-Prohibition classic that pairs light rum with Amontillado sherry — one of the great underdiscovered cocktail pairings. Amontillado sits between Fino's crisp dryness and Oloroso's nutty richness, with a distinctive oxidative, hazelnut character that contrasts beautifully with rum's tropical sweetness. A couple of dashes of Angostura bitters tie it together with spice. The Dunlop is exactly the kind of cocktail that went underground during Prohibition and somehow never fully resurfaced — elegant, complex, and unlike anything else in the canon. It deserves to be drunk.
Instructions
- Combine light rum, Amontillado sherry, and Angostura bitters in a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist, expressing the oils over the surface.