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When it comes to anything related to tiki parties or luaus, a cocktail should be the first thing that comes to mind.
Starting today, the massive tiki-themed four-day event, Hukilau is taking over parts of Fort Lauderdale.
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We decided to jump onboard the tiki bandwagon with some tiki-inspired cocktails by Mixologist Iliya Dimitrov of Fort Lauderdale’s Valentino’s Cucina Italiana.
Lucy Lou
1oz. Diplomatico Anejo
1.5 oz. Sweet Lucy Tennessee cream
1/4 banana
1/4 oz. Oloroso Sherry
1/2 oz. simple syrup
1 pinch of kosher salt
Combine all of the above ingredients in a blender. Pour into a glass and garnish with a whole vanilla bean.
Black Barrel Mojito
2oz. Mt. Gay Black Barrel Rum
1/2 oz. Luxardo Maraschino
1/2 oz. lime juice
1/2 oz. agave nectar
4 blackberries
1 sprig of mint
ginger ale
Muddle the berries and mint with some ice in a shaker. Add the remaining ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain and pour over fresh ice in a short tumbler and garnish with a mint leaf and a blackberry.
The “X” Factor
2 oz. Xante Pear Brandy
1/2 oz. Diplomatico Reserva
1/2 oz. Cointreau Noir
1 1/2 oz. pear nectar
1 oz. passion fruit juice
1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. ginger water
Combine all of the ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain and pour into a collins glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a slice of pear.
Pink Rum & Cointreau
2 oz. Pink Pigeon Rum
1 oz. Cointreau
1 oz. fresh lime juice
2 oz. guanabana nectar
1/2 oz. passionfruit juice
1/2 oz. grenadine
Combine all of the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain and pour over fresh ice in a highball glass. Garnish with a whole vanilla bean and chamomile blossom.
Black Barrel & Sazerac
1 1/2 oz. Mt. Gay Black Barrel Rum
1 1/2 oz. Sazerac rye whiskey
1/4 oz. Chichicapa mezcal
1 oz. passionfruit juice
1 oz. mango nectar
1 oz. orange juice
1/4 oz. fresh lime juice
1/4 oz. grenadine
Combine all of the ingredients with ice in a shaker. Shake vigorously. Strain and pour over fresh ice in a highball glass. Garnish with slices of blood orange.
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