Pearl Diver
Tiki · Rum · Tiki mug
Don the Beachcomber's 1930s masterpiece — three rums, gardenia mix (butter, honey, spices), lime, and orange. Silky, butter-rich, and lost for decades until Jeff Berry's archaeology.
| Glass | Tiki mug |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 22% |
| Category | tiki |
| Flavor | buttery, spiced, tropical, tiki |
Ingredients
- Aged Jamaican Rum1 oz
- Aged Rum1 oz
- Dark Rum1 oz
- Fresh Lime Juice0.75 oz
- Fresh Orange Juice0.5 oz
- Gardenia Mix1 oz
- Fresh Mint Sprig1 piece
- Cocktail Cherry1 piece
Method
- Add rums, lime, orange, and gardenia mix to shaker with crushed ice
- Shake hard
- Pour into tiki mug
- Top with fresh crushed ice
- Garnish with mint bouquet and cherry
Pro Tips
- Don the Beachcomber's 1930s creation — three rums + gardenia mix + lime + orange.
- Gardenia mix = honey + butter + cinnamon + vanilla + falernum; blend and chill.
- Jeff Berry's reverse-engineering in 'Beachbum Berry' books is the modern source.