Hawaiian Eye
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄3 oz Light gold rum
- 2⁄3 oz Bacardi Carta Blanca Superior White Rum
- 2⁄3 oz Difford's Falernum liqueur
- 2⁄3 oz Lime juice
- 1⁄2 oz Sugar syrup 'rich'
- 1⁄4 barspoon Xanthan gum (E415) optional
Method
Glassware:
Serve in a Tiki mug or collins
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a TIKI MUG OR COLLINS GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orchid or other edible flower.
Method:
- DRY BLEND (without ice) first 5 ingredients on slow setting and then gradually add Xanthan gum while continuing to blend.
- Add 7oz scoop of crushed ice and BLEND some more.
- POUR into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- Garnish with an edible flower.
- Serve with a straw.
History:
A famous Tiki cocktail created circa 1963 by Tony Ramos at China Trader restaurant in Toluca Lake, California, USA, for the cast of the TV series of the same name who were filming at the nearby Warner Brothers Studios. Originally served in an iconic and now very collectable Hawaiian Eye mug.
Review:
Subtle clove spice and lime juice sits harmoniously with a duo of rums. A much used flavour combo but still a great cocktail worthy of a fresh outing.
