How To Make The Pieces of Eight Cocktail | Course 3 - Lesson 03

coconut cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and can still provide a coconut flavor.

orange liqueur

🥗Healthier: orange juice

💰Cheaper: orange juice

Orange juice is a non-alcoholic alternative that adds sweetness.

dark rum

🥗Healthier: spiced rum

💰Cheaper: spiced rum

Spiced rum can provide a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

fresh mint

🥗Healthier: dried mint

💰Cheaper: dried mint

Dried mint can be more accessible and longer-lasting.

Introduce the history of the Pieces of Eight cocktail from the 1960s.

Measure and pour 1.5 ounces of passion fruit syrup into a cocktail shaker.

Add 1.5 ounces of light rum to the shaker.

Pour in 3/4 ounce of lemon juice.

Add 3/4 ounce of lime juice.

Prepare crushed ice in a Lewis bag and crush it with a hammer.

Fill the shaker with crushed ice and shake for about 5 seconds.

Dump the mixture directly into a Chicago highball glass without straining.

Garnish the drink as desired and serve immediately.

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