Created in 1944 by Trader Vic this classic cocktail has been “improved” so much, the modern cocktail only shares one trait with the original - Rum.
We use a very dark and a lightly spiced Rum to approximate Vic’s original Rum of choice. Enjoy this cocktail any night of the week.
1 oz Lime Juice
1 oz Dark Rum
1 oz Light Rum
1/2 oz Orange Curacao
1/2 oz Orgeat Syrup
Garnish: Mint Sprig
To Build:
Combine all the ingredients except garnish in a shacker. Shack to chil and double strain into a Double Old Fashion Glass with crushed ice and garnish.
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