American Bishop
Cocktail avec alcool
Catégorie : Alcoolisé
Ingrédients
- orange
- porto rouge
- 2.50 cl de rhum blanc
- 1 cuillère(s) à café de sucre en poudre
- citron
- glace pilée
Préparation
In a glass, add crushed ice, granulated sugar, the juice of half an orange and a quarter of a lemon.Add the rum.Top up with port.Stir, then garnish with an orange slice.
Histoire
The American Bishop is a relatively little-known cocktail whose roots lie in the tradition of spiced, fruity drinks imported from the Caribbean and South America to the United States in the early 20th century. This blend combines refreshing, complex flavors, typical of colonial-influenced cocktails in which white rum is often used as the base spirit. The choice of red port, a fortified wine of Portuguese origin, adds a subtle richness and sweetness that balance the acidity of the citrus fruits.
Historically, the name “Bishop” in the world of drinks refers to a category of cocktails and hot beverages made with red wine and spices, which became very popular in Europe as early as the 18th century. These drinks were originally served in winter to provide warmth, but their American version, such as the American Bishop, evolved into a cold, more exotic drink, incorporating ingredients influenced by trade between Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean.
Typical of American mixology from the 1920s to the 1940s, the American Bishop combines the acidity of lemon and orange with the sweetness of powdered sugar and port, as well as the freshness of white rum and crushed ice. This composition highlights a precise balance between sweetness, acidity, and alcoholic strength, paying tribute to the cultural and culinary blending of American cocktails during the Prohibition era and the postwar period.