The Strange Weaver
The Strange Weaver is a strong rum sour, sweet and bitter on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 39 out of 100
- Sweet
- 75 out of 100
- Bitter
- 66 out of 100
- Herbal
- 49 out of 100
- Boozy
- 73 out of 100
How to make The Strange Weaver
To make The Strange Weaver, build over ice in a highball glass: 1 oz light rum, 1 oz gin, ¾ oz sweet vermouth, ¾ oz Campari, lemon juice and orgeat syrup. Garnish with orange peel.
You'll need
- Light Rum1 oz
- Gin1 oz
- Sweet Vermouth¾ oz
- Campari¾ oz
- Lemon Juicesplash (¼ oz)
- Orgeat Syrupsplash (¼ oz)
- Orange Peelgarnish
Pairs well with: Orgeat syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in light rum, gin, sweet vermouth, Campari, lemon juice and orgeat syrup.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
- 4
Garnish with an orange twist.
Why build it in the glass? Light rum, gin and sweet vermouth only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
The Strange Weaver questions
What does The Strange Weaver taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and bitter, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 22% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in The Strange Weaver?
About 22% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between The Strange Weaver and a Vesuvio?
Both use light rum, sweet vermouth and lemon juice. The Strange Weaver adds gin, Campari and orgeat syrup, while the Vesuvio uses simple syrup and egg white. The Strange Weaver is built in the glass and served in a highball glass; the Vesuvio is shaken and served in a rocks glass. The Strange Weaver is the stronger of the two.
What can I use instead of campari?
Aperol (lighter, sweeter) will work.
How do I make a pitcher of The Strange Weavers?
For 6 drinks, mix 6 oz light rum, 6 oz gin, 4½ oz sweet vermouth and 4½ oz Campari in a jug and chill it. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve The Strange Weaver in?
A highball glass.