Jun 06 2026
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Mount Gay Recipe

Inspired by The Fifth Element
Time8m
Serves1

Barbados

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Cocktail

  1. 1

    Chill glass

    Place a rocks glass or double Old Fashioned glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the drink to chill the glass. Discard ice water before pouring.

  2. 2

    Combine ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz Mount Gay Eclipse rum, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters and 1 dash orange bitters (if using).

  3. 3

    Add ice and shake

    Add a generous scoop of ice to the shaker (enough to fill roughly 2/3 of the shaker). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 10–15 seconds, until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted.

  4. 4

    Prepare serving glass

    Fill the chilled rocks glass with fresh crushed or cubed ice (about 1 cup).

  5. 5

    Strain

    Double-strain the shaken mix into the prepared glass over the ice to keep out small ice shards and pulp.

  6. 6

    Garnish and finish

    Express the oils of a lime wheel or twist over the drink by gently pinching it over the surface, then drop the wheel or twist into the glass as a garnish. Serve immediately.

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