Aku Aku

A shaken cocktail made with Aged Rum, Peach Liqueur, Fresh Lime Juice, served in a coupe glass.

• Shaken
• Coupe
• Up
• Rum

Ingredients

• 1½ ozAged Rum
• ½ ozPeach Liqueur
• ¾ ozFresh Lime Juice
• ½ ozDemerara Syrup
• 6Fresh Mint Leaves (muddled)
• 1 ozPineapple Juice
• GarnishMint Sprig

How to make a Aku Aku

1. Add ½ oz Demerara Syrup to a cocktail shaker, then 6 Fresh Mint Leaves, and muddle gently — enough to release the oils from the mint and dissolve the sugar, not enough to shred the leaves.
2. Add 1½ oz Aged Rum, ½ oz Peach Liqueur, ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice, 1 oz Pineapple Juice.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds, until the tin is frosted and well chilled.
4. Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
5. Garnish with mint sprig.

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