Rum Velvet Tiki Old-Fashioned
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
Directions
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Fill old-fashioned glass with crushed ice
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Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker with ice
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Shake well
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Strain into the prepared glass
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Garnish with half lime shell, cherry, pineapple cube and mint sprig
Cocktail Description
This isn't your grandfather's Old-Fashioned—it's a Jamaican vacation in a glass with a tiki twist that'll make you question why anyone ever settled for plain whiskey and sugar.
The Rum Velvet Tiki Old-Fashioned bridges two beloved cocktail worlds by taking the structure of a classic Old-Fashioned and infusing it with the spice-laden warmth of Caribbean rum and tiki bar exotica. Appleton Estate 8 Year brings rich, funky molasses notes that get dressed up with the clove-and-almond sweetness of Velvet Falernum and the subtle nuttiness of orgeat syrup. Fresh lime juice adds brightness that cuts through all that richness, while Angostura bitters tie everything back to the Old-Fashioned's traditional roots. The result tastes like caramelized pineapple meets spiced nuts, with enough complexity to keep you sipping slowly.
Despite its fancy garnish parade of lime shell, cherry, pineapple, and mint, this drink is straightforward to make—just shake and strain over crushed ice, no muddling or elaborate techniques required. It's perfect for early evening gatherings when you want something substantial but not overly boozy, or as a sophisticated poolside sipper that won't make you feel like you're drinking from a plastic coconut. The tropical flavors pair beautifully with jerk chicken, coconut shrimp, or anything with a sweet-and-spicy glaze that can stand up to all those competing flavors in your glass.
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