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Donn Beach's advanced tiki formula deploys two rums, Falernum, Curaçao, lime, Angostura, and an absinthe rinse in a drink that rewards careful proportion — herbal, citrusy, and warmly spiced with a complexity that suggests the daring of its aeronautical name.

ClassicTikiTropical

Ingredients

  • 1 ozAged Rum
  • 0.5 ozDark Rum
  • 0.5 ozOverproof White Rum
  • 0.25 ozCointreau
  • 0.5 ozVelvet Falernum
  • 1 barspoonAbsinthe
  • 2 dashAngostura Bitters
  • 0.5 ozLime Juice

Preparation

shaken · tiki mug · crushed

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine all rums, Cointreau, Velvet Falernum, absinthe, bitters, and lime juice in a shaker with ice.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a tiki glass over crushed ice.

Flavor Profile

dilution
43%
sweet
31%
spiced
26%
fruity
26%
body
25%
heat
25%
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