How to Make The Nui Nui

light rum

🥗Healthier: coconut rum

💰Cheaper: white rum

Coconut rum adds flavor while being lower in calories.

dark rum

🥗Healthier: spiced rum

💰Cheaper: blackstrap rum

Spiced rum offers a similar taste profile with added spices.

grenadine

🥗Healthier: pomegranate juice

💰Cheaper: raspberry syrup

Pomegranate juice is lower in sugar and adds a fruity flavor.

simple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is a natural sweetener with a lower glycemic index.

Start by adding 1/4 ounce of vanilla syrup to the shaker.

Add 1/4 ounce of cinnamon syrup to the shaker.

Juice half of a lime and add 1/2 ounce of fresh lime juice to the shaker.

Juice half of an orange and add 1/2 ounce of fresh orange juice to the shaker.

Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters to the shaker.

Pour in 1 1/2 ounces of El Dorado 8-year rum.

Pour in 1 1/2 ounces of Appleton estate rum.

Add 3/4 teaspoon of allspice dram to the mixture.

Blend the mixture briefly for about 5-6 seconds with ice in a blender.

Pour the blended mixture directly into a tiki glass (dirty pour).

Garnish with a mint sprig by slapping it to express the oils.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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