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 cocktail recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
- Cocktail Tin
- Measuring Cup
- Ice Scoop
- Fruit Juice Squeezer
- Strainer
- GE Ice Maker
- Mixing Glass
- Bar Spoon
- Cocktail Glasses
- Mixing Glass Bar Starter Kit
Directions
- Add pineapple and mint in mixing tin.
- Muddle.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Add pebble ice.
- Flash blend until sufficiently chilled.
- Double strain in a chilled coupe.
- Garnish.
- Enjoy!
Smuggler's Cove Demerara Syrup
- Add Demerara sugar to a pin with water over low heat
- Stir until fully incorporated.
- Take off heat then add the granulated sugar.
- Stir until fully dissolved.
- Lasts 6 months in the fridge.
