A Cocktail Mystery Is Solved

Hi,

I am not sure how to explain myself but I do not know where I might get the information I require and while looking at the Eurodam blog I noticed your e-mail address and thought of trying my luck in solving my quandary with your assistance.

I was with my family on board the Eurodam during its inaugural trans-Atlantic crossing and while on board we used to spend quite some time at the Sports Bar sampling various cocktails. We used to talk a lot with the barmen but at no time did we exchange names so I do not know who to ask regarding a cocktail I took a liking to.

It is not listed in the cocktail book as it was one of the barman’s concoctions (we used to just let him mix any type of drink he felt like and we would express our opinion about it, obviously after emptying the glass). What I know is that he said it was called “Sympathy with the Devil.” I tried looking it up but could not find it anywhere.

My request if possible is to obtain the ingredients of mentioned cocktail and if you are not able to obtain this information for me could you be kind enough to refer me to someone who might be able to get me the ingredients.

Regards,

Paul

Well, Paul, we were able to track down the recipe for the cocktail. And after reading the ingredients, we understand why you couldn’t remember the details. Beverage Manager Murat sent us the following:

It is a concoction from Bartender Rommer, who was on duty in the Sports Bar during the crossing. Please see below recipe for this cocktail:

Sympathy with the Devil
1/2 oz vodka, gin, rum, tequila
1/2 oz Tia Maria, Grand Marnier
Cranberry juice
House sweet & sour mix

If you like, you can top it with beer.