Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Cocktail

Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Cocktail Story

First appearing in Crosby Gaige’s 1941 publication Cocktail Guide and Ladies’ Companion, this dry, subtly spiced variation on the classic Daiquiri is named after a private British yachting club dating back to 1844. After playing host to a series of competitive races in Bermuda throughout the century, the club settled down in the capital city of Hamilton in 1933, evolving into a permanent residential community. Trader Vic, who popularized a bolder, more contemporary take on the recipe in his Bartender’s Guide, must have been inspired by the nautical sense of adventure conjured up by the club’s history. Familiar elements from all over the Caribbean make this drink a minimalist gem destined for tiki mugs across America.