How to Make the Pearl Diver Tiki Cocktail with Don's Gardenia Mix

dark rum

🥗Healthier: spiced rum

💰Cheaper: light rum

Spiced rum can add complexity while being more affordable.

orgeat syrup

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: simple syrup

Almond milk offers a lighter alternative, while simple syrup is cost-effective.

Prepare Don's gardinia mix ahead of time using sugar-free cinnamon dolce syrup, honey cinnamon syrup, and other ingredients.

Blend the Don's gardinia mix in a neutral bullet blender until well combined.

Measure 1.5 oz of column still rum using an Oxo measuring cup.

Measure 0.5 oz of demerara rum.

Measure 0.5 oz of Don's gardinia mix.

Measure 0.5 oz of lime juice.

Measure 0.5 oz of orange juice.

Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters to the mixture.

Blend all ingredients together until mixed well.

Pour the blended mixture into a tiki mug.

Garnish with a fake pineapple slice instead of an edible orchid.

Taste the drink and adjust ice if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens