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Mozart Cocktail Recipe with Ron Zacapa XO, Martini and Grand Marnier

The Mozart cocktail with Ron Zacapa XO rum

Updated: October 2026

Here is our Mozart cocktail recipe: 5 cl Ron Zacapa XO, 2 cl Martini Vermouth and 1 cl Grand Marnier, stirred cold and served with lemon zest. Below the recipe you will find facts about the rum and answers to the most common questions.

Overview: Mozart cocktail recipe: rum, vermouth and Grand Marnier

"The Mozart" has broad appeal due to the dense and deep flavor of Ron Zacapa XO. Together with Martini Vermouth you get a round and slightly spicy flavor that is harmoniously accompanied by Grand Marnier liqueur, which adds a long finish to this perfect cocktail. Try it!

Ingredients

  • 5 cl Ron Zacapa XO Rum
  • 2 cl Martini Vermouth
  • 1 cl Grand Marnier Yellow Liqueur
  • Ice cubes
  • Garnish - Lemon zest

Procedure

Pour the ingredients into a shaker and stir with your cocktail spoon (about 30 times). Strain the ice and pour the cocktail into a cocktail glass from Riedel.

Garnish - Lemon peel. (use the traditional lemon peel that is twisted over the glass to release the bitter citrus oils of the peel)

Enjoy!

Missing bar tools? Try this set with shaker, stirring spoon, strainer and more.

DrinkMozart cocktail, a rum cocktail with Ron Zacapa XO
Rum5 cl Ron Zacapa XO
Vermouth2 cl Martini Vermouth
Liqueur1 cl Grand Marnier Yellow Liqueur
MethodStirred with ice in a shaker, about 30 times, then strained
GarnishLemon zest, twisted over the glass
GlassCocktail glass from Riedel

Mozart cocktail history: what do we know?

We have not found a documented history behind the Mozart cocktail, neither who made it nor when. So we do not make one up. What we know is the recipe: a rum in the lead role, a little vermouth and a spoonful of orange liqueur. The build resembles a Manhattan, only with rum instead of whiskey.

What we do know something about is the rum, and it carries the drink.

About Ron Zacapa XO in your rum cocktail

Ron Zacapa comes from Guatemala. According to Wikipedia it was created in 1976 to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the town of Zacapa. It is aged high up, 2.3 km above sea level, where the cool, moist air according to Wikipedia makes the rum evaporate more slowly than ageing in tropical heat. The rum is aged using the solera principle, where new rum is blended into older rum through a series of casks. According to Wikipedia the XO is then finished in cognac casks and bottled at 40%.

CountryGuatemala
Created1976, according to Wikipedia
Ageing2.3 km above sea level, solera principle
XOFinished in cognac casks, 40%
In the Mozart5 cl per drink

The number 23 on Zacapa 23 has caused debate about age and sugar. That does not apply to this recipe, which uses XO. Want more? See our rum recipes.

Tips for your Mozart cocktail

Stir calmly and for a while. 30 stirs is on purpose, so the drink gets cold without being watered down. Strain the ice before you pour. Twist the lemon zest over the glass so the oils land on the surface. If you are unsure about bar tools, have a look at our cocktail tools for your home bar. The vermouth is from Martini, and the liqueur is Grand Marnier.

Our verdict on the Mozart cocktail

This is a drink where the rum gets to take up space. There is only 3 cl of anything else in the glass, so if you pick a cheaper rum, you lose much of the idea. Once you have bought a Zacapa XO, it is a fine way to drink it when you do not want it neat.

Frequently asked questions about the Mozart cocktail recipe

What is a Mozart cocktail?

A rum cocktail with Ron Zacapa XO, Martini Vermouth and Grand Marnier. It is served cold in a cocktail glass with lemon zest.

What goes in a Mozart cocktail?

5 cl Ron Zacapa XO, 2 cl Martini Vermouth and 1 cl Grand Marnier. Plus ice cubes and lemon zest as garnish.

How do you make a Mozart cocktail?

Stir the ingredients with ice in a shaker, about 30 times with a cocktail spoon. Strain the ice and pour into a cocktail glass.

Should a Mozart cocktail be shaken or stirred?

Stirred. Use a cocktail spoon and stir about 30 times.

Which rum should I use for a Mozart cocktail?

The recipe is made for Ron Zacapa XO, and the flavor builds on it. It gives a dense and deep taste.

What does Grand Marnier do in the drink?

According to the recipe, Grand Marnier adds a long finish to the cocktail.

How do you use the lemon zest?

Use a traditional lemon zest and twist it over the glass, so the bitter citrus oils of the peel are released.

Who invented the Mozart cocktail?

We do not know. We have not found a documented origin for this recipe, so we will not guess.

Where does Ron Zacapa come from?

From Guatemala. According to Wikipedia it was created in 1976 to mark the 100th anniversary of the town of Zacapa.

Which glass should a Mozart cocktail be served in?

A cocktail glass. We use one from Riedel.

Read more about cocktails

Find more rum recipes here at Whisky.dk, or see all our drink recipes. You can also read Wikipedia about Ron Zacapa.

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