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Dr. Funk

Tiki · Rum · Collins

Reportedly invented by Dr. Bernhard Funk in Samoa circa 1910 — rum, lime, grenadine, and absinthe. Donn Beach popularized a tiki version; this is the proto-tiki original.

GlassCollins
GarnishNone
ABV15%
Categorytiki
Flavortropical, herbal, historic, proto-tiki

Ingredients

  • Dark Rum2 oz
  • Fresh Lime Juice0.5 oz
  • Grenadine0.5 oz
  • Absinthe1 dash
  • Sparkling Water2 oz
  • Fresh Mint Sprig1 piece
  • Lime Wheel1 piece

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to shaker with ice
  2. Shake hard
  3. Strain into collins glass over crushed ice
  4. Top with soda water
  5. Garnish with mint sprig and lime wheel