Green Swizzle

Juleps & Smashes • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Minty Swizzle Sail cocktail containing Planteray 3 Stars White Rum, Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum, Pernod Absinthe, John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum, Tempus Fugit Crème De Menthe, Freshly squeezed lime juice in a Collins.

Curiada Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Planteray 3 Stars White Rum or alternative
0.50 fl oz Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum or alternative
0.25 fl oz Pernod Absinthe or alternative
1.00 fl oz John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum or alternative
0.13 fl oz Tempus Fugit Crème De Menthe or alternative

Other Ingredients

0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice

Directions

Chill Collins glass
Pour ingredients into chilled glass
Fill glass two-thirds with crushed ice
Swizzle with swizzle stick or churn with barspoon
Add more crushed ice to fill glass
Swizzle again
Crown with 3 dashes Angostura bitters over ice cap
Garnish with lime wedge and mint sprig
Serve with straws

Cocktail Description

This vibrant rum swizzle delivers a knockout punch of Caribbean complexity with each frosty sip.

The Green Swizzle combines the bright grassiness of Plantation 3 Stars with the funky intensity of Wray & Nephew Overproof, while delicate anise notes from Pernod Absinthe dance in the background. Avuá Falernum adds warm spice and nutty depth, perfectly balanced by the cooling brightness of crème de menthe and fresh lime's citrus zing. Despite its impressive ingredient list, this cocktail is surprisingly approachable to make at home—the technique simply requires patience and plenty of crushed ice for proper dilution. Perfect for humid summer afternoons or as a refreshing counterpoint to spicy foods, it pairs beautifully with Caribbean dishes like jerk chicken, Cuban sandwiches, or seafood ceviches. The crown of Angostura bitters creates a gorgeous aromatic top note that enhances the drink's visual appeal while adding subtle complexity to each sip.