The Montmartre was Hollywood’s first big night club — somewhere where, even during Prohibition, a drink and a bit of gambling were a sure thing.  It quickly became the most publicized club in the country.  Valentino, Tom Mix — even Winston Churchill — were seen at the Montmartre.  Even so, we’re not fans of the original Montmartre cocktail featured in “Hollywood Cocktails”.  Instead, we’ve turned the drink into a way-too-easy-to-drink milk punch that’s pink and sweet but never let’s you forget that you’re drinking booze.

Montmartre
2 ounces rum
2 ounces heavy cream
1 tablespoon 1:1 simple syrup
1/2 teaspoon grenadine

1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass
2. Fill the glass 2/3 full with ice cubes and shake the drink vigorously
for 15 seconds
3. Pour the drink, ice included, into a rocks glass.

Featured Glassware: Boston Double Old-Fashioned by Villeroy & Boch