While simple tiki drinks like the Hurricane and Grog do exist, the real test of a true tiki master lies in the more laborious libations. Now that you have, presumably, worked your way through Supercallβs Tiki Monthβduring which you outfitted your bar, re-upped on your rum and stocked up on syrupsβyouβre ready to take on the most complicated tiki cocktails.
Made with multiple rums, from-scratch falernum and the lost tropical syrup, fassionola, the Cobraβs Fang requires careful sourcing and preparation. The fassionola alone calls for 11 different components. Make sure you dedicate a few days to getting this cocktail right.
The Essentials
Rum
Falernum
Juices
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The Zombie is so strong that bartenders often put a limit on how many one customer can order in a night. Itβs also a bit of a chore to concoct, requiring three kinds of rum, absinthe and a trio of tropical ingredients that you can (and should) make yourselfβDonnβs Mix, falernum and hibiscus grenadine. But we swear on Donn Beachβs Hawaiian shirts that it is worth putting in the effort to reap the boozy reward.
The Essentials
Rum
Absinthe
Falernum
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In addition to a trio of rums, falernum and fresh juices, the Pearl Diver requires a DIY batch of Donβs Gardenia Mixβa rich blend of butter, sugar and spices. Think of it as an iced, tropical version of a hot buttered rum.
The Essentials
gold rum
Donβs Gardenia Mix
Fresh Orange Juice
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