Aku Aku

Aku Aku

The Aku Aku cocktail is made by Trader Vic. The story is he went to Don the Beachcomber and one of his favorite drinks is the Missionary's Downfall. So he decided to make a drink as a riff.

Aku Aku

Trader Vic
Servings

1 cocktail

Category

Cocktails

Aku Aku cocktail recipe

Ingredients

  • 5 pcs Pineapple (1")
  • 8 pcs Mint Leaves
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Smuggler's Cove Demerara Syrup (Scant)
  • 1/2 oz Peach Liqueur
  • 1 1/2 oz Aged Light Rum

Garnish

  • Mint Sprig

Smuggler's Cove Demerara Syrup

  • 2 Cups Water
  • 1 cup Demerara Sugar
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar

Directions

  1. Add pineapple and mint in mixing tin.
  2. Muddle.
  3. Add remaining ingredients.
  4. Add pebble ice.
  5. Flash blend until sufficiently chilled.
  6. Double strain in a chilled coupe.
  7. Garnish.
  8. Enjoy!

Smuggler's Cove Demerara Syrup

  1. Add Demerara sugar to a pin with water over low heat
  2. Stir until fully incorporated.
  3. Take off heat then add the granulated sugar.
  4. Stir until fully dissolved.
  5. Lasts 6 months in the fridge.
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