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Plantation Club Réserve

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A refined after-dinner cocktail inspired by the timeless elegance of the legendary Plantation Club Seychelles. Dark rum forms the heart of this rich tropical blend, complemented by smooth amaretto, a gentle touch of coconut and the subtle depth of Madeira wine.

A small measure of unsweetened cranberry juice adds balance and a delicate fruit note without overshadowing the warm character of the spirit. Slowly sipped over ice, Plantation Club Réserve captures the atmosphere of an island evening where history, tropical gardens and ocean breezes come together in a single glass.

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🍸 Yield: ±110 ml

🍷 Serves: 1

🔥 Calories: 206 kcal

🧊 Glass: Old Fashioned Glass

🍷 Alcohol: 19.7% ABV

🍽️ Enjoy: After dinner, slowly sipped as the evening settles in.

⚠️ Allergens: Nuts, Sulphites*

_{* Madeira contains Sulphites.} _{This recipe was developed using Disaronno Originale, which the manufacturer states is nut-allergy free. If using another amaretto, check the product label.}

Bereidingstijd 5

Calories: 206

Ingrediënten Method Nutrition Video Notities

Ingrediënten

35 ml Dark Rum
20 ml Amaretto Liqueur Disaronno Originale used

Stated nut-allergy free by the manufacturer.

10 ml Coconut Rum
20 ml Madeira
10 ml Cranberry juice unsweetened

110 ml Total Yield

Method

Shake all ingredients vigorously with plenty of ice until thoroughly chilled and slightly diluted.
Double strain over a large ice cube in a chilled Old Fashioned glass.
Allow the cocktail to evolve as the ice slowly melts, revealing new layers of rum, almond and Madeira throughout the drink.

No Madeira available? A good Ruby or Tawny Port offers a delicious alternative. While the flavour becomes slightly richer and fruitier, it remains perfectly suited to the character of Plantation Club Réserve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 110mlCalories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 10gSugar: 10g

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Notities

History:

Plantation Club Réserve was created as a tribute to the Plantation Club Seychelles, one of the most iconic resorts ever built on Mahé.

For many years the resort represented the golden era of Seychellois hospitality. Hidden among tropical gardens on the shores of Baie Lazare, it became known for its relaxed luxury, colonial charm and unforgettable sunsets over the Indian Ocean. Although the original resort has disappeared, it remains deeply remembered by countless travellers who experienced its unique atmosphere.

Rather than recreating a historic drink, this cocktail captures the feeling of spending a quiet evening on the veranda after dinner, enjoying the final moments of another island day.

The use of Madeira wine is a deliberate nod to the maritime trade routes and colonial influences that shaped the history of the Indian Ocean, while dark rum reflects the tropical character shared by island cultures throughout the region. Together they create a smooth, elegant cocktail worthy of the name Réserve — a drink designed to be savoured slowly rather than rushed.

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