Jack Tar
Description
Jack Tar is a cocktail originating from Yokohama, created at the international bar 'Windjammer' in Yokohama Chinatown. 'Jack Tar' is English for sailor, and it was made for sailors from various countries who gathered at Yokohama Port. Characterized by its powerful taste combining 151 proof high-alcohol rum as a base with Southern Comfort's peach flavor and lime's acidity. It's beloved as a cocktail expressing the international atmosphere of the port city Yokohama, loved by rough sailors.
Origin
Country of Origin: Japan （1950年代-1960年代）
Created at the legendary bar 'Windjammer Jazz Cocktail Lounge' in Yokohama Chinatown. This bar was a gathering place for sailors and soldiers, where live jazz was played every night, and sometimes up to 70 different languages could be heard in a single evening, creating an international atmosphere. Jack Tar was born as a high-alcohol cocktail for the rough sailors.
Birth Date Meaning
Snow White seeking companions of the heart
The refreshing and gentle taste of this cocktail, born in the international meeting place of Yokohama Port, expresses the pure desire of a lonely heart seeking true companions
Famous Quotes
- "Cheers to the companions who gather at Yokohama Port" - Regular customers of Windjammer
Trivia
- Created at the 'Windjammer Jazz Cocktail Lounge' in Yokohama Chinatown, originating from Yokohama
- A strong drink made for rough sailors at an international bar where up to 70 languages were spoken
- 'Jack Tar' is an English term meaning 'sailor' or 'seaman'
- Originally uses Ronrico 151 Proof (75.5% alcohol) rum with extremely high alcohol content
- Beloved as a port city cocktail that expresses the international atmosphere of Yokohama Port
Recipe
Ingredients:
- 151 Proof Dark Rum - 30 ml
- Southern Comfort - 25 ml
- Lime Juice - 25 ml
- Crushed Ice - 適量 適量
Instructions:
- Fill an old fashioned glass with crushed ice
- Add 151 proof dark rum
- Add Southern Comfort
- Add lime juice
- Shake all ingredients with ice in a shaker
- Strain into the ice-filled glass
- Garnish with cut lime and mint leaves to complete