A Night in Old Mandalay
A Night in Old Mandalay is a medium rum highball, sweet and tart on the palate. Shaken and served in a highball glass.
- 3 min
- Highball glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 43 out of 100
- Sweet
- 81 out of 100
- Fruity
- 38 out of 100
- Herbal
- 34 out of 100
- Boozy
- 33 out of 100
How to make A Night in Old Mandalay
To make A Night in Old Mandalay, shake with ice and strain into a highball glass: 1 oz light rum, 1 oz añejo rum, 1 oz orange juice, ½ oz lemon juice and 3 oz ginger ale. Garnish with lemon peel.
You'll need
- Light rum1 oz
- Añejo rum1 oz
- Orange juice1 oz
- Lemon juice½ oz
- Ginger ale3 oz
- Lemon peelgarnish
Instructions
- 1
Add light rum, añejo rum, orange juice and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- 5
Top with ginger ale.
- 6
Give it one gentle stir.
- 7
Garnish with a lemon twist.
Why shake? Orange juice and lemon juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
A Night in Old Mandalay questions
What does A Night in Old Mandalay taste like?
Mostly sweet and tart. It's a medium drink at about 10% ABV once mixed.
How strong is A Night in Old Mandalay?
About 10% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between A Night in Old Mandalay and a Rum Screwdriver?
Both use light rum and orange juice. A Night in Old Mandalay adds añejo rum, lemon juice and ginger ale. A Night in Old Mandalay is shaken and served in a highball glass; the Rum Screwdriver is built in the glass and served in a highball glass.
Can I make A Night in Old Mandalays in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 6 oz light rum, 6 oz añejo rum, 6 oz orange juice and 3 oz lemon juice in a jug and chill it. Add 7¾ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Top each glass with ginger ale as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve A Night in Old Mandalay in?
A highball glass.