Facundo Eximo creates House of Cards cocktail

Premium rum brand Facundo Eximo has created a cocktail in honour of cult US political drama House of Cards‘ 13 nominations at the upcoming 2016 Emmy awards.

Kevin Spacey as Frank Underwood in House of Cards

The Bacardi-owned brand said its cocktail, the Eximo Old Fashioned, was a “fiery, masculine” cocktail “worthy of Frank Underwood” – the drama series’ main character.

The Emmys take place on Sunday 18 September, and include a nomination for House of Cards lead actor and executive director Kevin Spacey, who is up for the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series award for his portrayal of Frank Underwood.

“Whether you’re hosting a viewing party or tuning in on your own, the Eximo Old Fashioned is a sophisticated cocktail that takes cues from the Bourbon-based classic and is easy to make at home,” a statement from the rim brand said.

“Underwood hails from South Carolina, where the Old Fashioned is a Southern cocktail staple, making the Eximo Old Fashioned the simple and authentic cocktail to mix for the occasion.

“Impress your guests with the refreshing spin on a cocktail classic and follow in Underwood’s footsteps by sipping on an Eximo Old Fashioned to celebrate a House of Cards win – or to plot your revenge.”

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House of Cards is a US political drama series created by Beau Willimon. It is an adaptation of the BBC’s mini-series of the same name and is based on the novel by Michael Dobbs.

Set in present-day Washington, DC, the series, broadcast on Netflix, tells the story of Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey), a Democrat from South Carolina and House Majority Whip.

After after being passed over for appointment as Secretary of State, Underwoods initiates an Machiavellian plan to gain greater power, aided by his wife, Claire (Robin Wright).

The series draws on themes of ruthless pragmatism, manipulation and power.

The Eximo Old Fashioned
2 parts Facondo Eximo
1/4 part honey syrup
4 drops of Burlesque Bitters
Orange peel garnish
Ice spheres