Tropical Itch Recipe
light rum, overproof rum, dark rum, Jim Beam, triple sec, passion fruit, cranberry, orange and pineapple juices
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Ingredients
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Cocktail base
Juices & fruit
Sweetener & balance
Garnish & ice
Method
Prepare glass
- 1
Mixing
- 2
Combine spirits and juices
In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, add 1.5 oz light rum, 0.25 oz overproof rum, 0.5 oz dark rum, 0.5 oz Jim Beam, and 0.5 oz triple sec.
- 3
Add juices and sweetener
Add 1 oz passion fruit juice, 1 oz cranberry juice, 1 oz orange juice, 2 oz pineapple juice, 0.5 tbs simple syrup and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice to the shaker.
- 4
Shake
Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the exterior of the shaker is cold and slightly frosted.
Assemble
- 5
- 6
Float a thin layer of dark or overproof rum (optional) by gently pouring 0.25–0.5 oz over the back of a spoon so it rests on the surface for aroma and visual effect.
Garnish & finish
- 7
Garnish with a pineapple wedge, lime wheel and a maraschino cherry on a pick. If desired, grate a small pinch (about 0.1 tsp) of fresh nutmeg over the top for an aromatic finish.
- 8
Serve with a straw and a stirrer. Advise guests to stir gently before drinking to integrate the floated rum.
