The Caribbean

1 1⁄4 oz Jamaican rum (dark)
1 oz Puerto Rican Rum (gold)
1 1⁄2 oz Cola, Coca Cola
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
1⁄4 t Ginger syrup
1⁄8 t Pastis, Herbsaint (or Pernod; 6 drops)
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
4 oz Crushed ice
Instructions

Blend at high speed for five seconds, and pour into a tall glass, topping with ice.

Notes

Tikified Cuba Libre.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Kon-Tiki restaurant chain.
Year
1960s
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

Jeff Berry's Potions of the Caribbean

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Comments

Surprisingly good, a layered and delicious punch in the best tiki tradition. I used Appleton VX (a darker Jamaican would have been more traditional) and Don Q Añejo, increased the lime to 3/4 oz, and omitted the simple.