Nuclear Daiquiri

Gregor de Gruyther's equal-parts creation from LAB Bar in London deploys overproof rum against Green Chartreuse, falernum, and lime in a Daiquiri framework that is bracingly intense — boozy, herbal, spiced, and lime-sharp in perfect equipoise. Not for the faint-hearted.

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozOverproof White Rum
  • 0.5 ozChartreuse Green
  • 0.75 ozLime Juice
  • 0.5 ozVelvet Falernum

Preparation

shaken · coupe · none

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine overproof rum, Chartreuse Green, lime juice, and Velvet Falernum in a shaker with ice.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Double-strain into a chilled coupe.

Flavor Profile

heat
42%
citrus
28%
dilution
27%
sweet
22%
body
20%
fruity
20%