Modified Daiquiri

Written By Daniel Zajic

MODIFIED DAIQUIRI

  • 2 oz. / 60 ml. coconut fat washed aged rum

  • ½ oz. / 15 ml. Amaro Montenegro

  • 1 oz. / 30 ml. fresh lime juice

  • ¼ oz. / 7.5 ml. rich cane syrup

  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

  • absinthe mist

METHOD
add all ingredients to shaker tin / shake with ice until chilled / fine strain into coupe or Nick and Nora / mist absinthe over surface / no garnish

COCONUT FAT WASHED RUM
8 oz. aged rum
2 oz. melted coconut oil
pour oil into rum / stir / let sit for 8 hours or longer / I occasionally stir to ensure rum makes even contact / fine strain out oil / store in sealed bottle

ABOUT
This one was created by Jordan Hughes (@highproofpreacher). As I’ve said, a daiquiri is (one of) my deathbed cocktail(s). The fat wash here adds a nice mouthfeel and coconut flavor. Amaro adds a layer of complexity with its bittersweet citrus and vanilla notes. Cheers y’all!

Daniel Zajic
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