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Rum · Tiki mug
Created by Donn Beach in 1934, this potent cocktail combines three types of rum with tropical juices and secret spices. Legend says Donn limited customers to two per person because of its strength. The original recipe was kept secret for decades.
| Glass | Tiki mug |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 28% |
| Category | tiki |
| Flavor | tropical, fruity, complex, potent |
Ingredients
- White Rum1 oz
- Golden Rum1 oz
- Dark Rum1 oz
- Fresh Lime Juice0.75 oz
- Fresh Lemon Juice0.5 oz
- Passion Fruit Syrup0.5 oz
- Grenadine0.25 oz
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Fresh Mint Leaves1 sprig
Method
- Add all rums, lime juice, lemon juice, passion fruit syrup, grenadine, and Angostura bitters to shaker
- Fill with ice and shake well
- Strain into tiki mug filled with crushed ice
- Garnish with mint sprig and tropical fruits
Pro Tips
- Don the Beachcomber's 1934 original was kept secret for decades; Jeff Berry reverse-engineered it in 2003.
- Three types of rum (light Puerto Rican + gold Jamaican + 151 Demerara) — no substitutes work.
- Donn limited customers to two; the modern rule is still honored at respectable tiki bars.