The 1934 Eclipse #2: A Century-Old Balance of Rum and Chartreuse
In short: Explore a classic cocktail recipe from the mid-1930s that balances the complexity of aged spirits with bright citrus. This video demonstrates how to adapt a vintage formula using premium ingredients like Angostura 1919 Rum.
The Eclipse Number Two is a historical cocktail first documented in 1934 by R. de Fleury in '1700 Cocktails For The Man Behind The Bar.' The original recipe features a combination of rum, Chartreuse, and lemon juice.
Because the source text describes the preferred spirit as ambiguous—calling for either a light Cuban or brown rum—the video explores different variations to determine which profile works best. It specifically utilizes Havana Club and Angostura 1919 Rum to showcase how these distinct spirits interact with the herbal notes of Chartreuse.
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