Privateer

1 1⁄2 oz Batavia Arrack, Van Oosten
1 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum
3⁄4 oz Jamaican rum, Smith & Cross
1⁄2 oz Aromatized wine, Dubonnet Rouge
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
3 ds Orange bitters
1 pn Nutmeg (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake well with ice and strain onto fresh ice. Garnish with some freshly grated nutmeg over the top. Sip, close eyes. Contemplate destroying an armada.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Mattias Hagglund, Elements, Princeton, NJ.
Year
2011
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://barblog.elementsprinceton.com/2011/01/31/the-privateer/

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  • Tea-punch like and really delish. — ★★★★
  • Very good; tiki/punch-like. — ★★★★★
  • Tiki-like. Quite good — ★★★★★
  • do it. — ★★★★★
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Comments

Just tried this, it was quite nice.  Flavors were nicely integrated, especially given there are some strongly flavored ingredients.  Didn't have any S&C on hand--I know, I hate myself too--so used Stolen Overproof Jamaican (a 6 year overproof also sourced from Hampden).