Tropical Nocturne

Name: Tropical Nocturne
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz (a rich, dark rum works best) aged rum; 3/4 oz (for sweetness and spice) velvet falernum; 1/2 oz (for tartness and brightness) lime juice; 1/4 oz (for a hint of anise and depth) absinthe; 3 Dashes (for complexity) angostura bitters; 2 oz (for effervescence and quinine's slight bitterness) tonic water; Lime Wheel, Fresh Grated Nutmeg, and/or a Sprig of Mint garnish; Crushed or Cubed, for chilling and dilution ice

Uniquely balanced tiki cocktail with tropical flavors

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

varies depending on the rum used*

Calories

approximately 200*

Net Carbs

approximately 10 grams*

Ingredients:

AI Request:Make me a tiki drink use tonic, falernum, angostura bitters and absinthe. Use any base liquor you think would work

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Description: The Tropical Nocturne is a uniquely balanced tiki cocktail that harmonizes the botanical bitterness of tonic and the complex flavors of falernum with the subtle anise hint of absinthe. Finished with a touch of Angostura bitters, this drink is a symphony of flavors that transports you to a moonlit beach with each sip. A base of aged rum provides the perfect canvas for these bold ingredients to blend into a tropical masterpiece. Ingredients: - 2 oz Aged Rum (a rich, dark rum works best) - 3/4 oz Velvet Falernum (for sweetness and spice) - 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice (for tartness and brightness) - 1/4 oz Absinthe (for a hint of anise and depth) - 3 Dashes of Angostura Bitters (for complexity) - 2 oz Tonic Water (for effervescence and quinine's slight bitterness) - Garnish: Lime Wheel, Fresh Grated Nutmeg, and/or a Sprig of Mint - Ice: Crushed or Cubed, for chilling and dilution Glass: Serve in a highball glass or a decorative tiki mug for the full thematic experience. Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the aged rum, velvet falernum, fresh lime juice, and absinthe. 2. Fill the shaker with ice, cover it firmly, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and dilute the mixture. 3. Fill your chosen glass or tiki mug with ice, preferably crushed for a more authentic tiki presentation. 4. Strain the mixture from the shaker into the ice-filled glass. 5. Top with tonic water, adding a gentle effervescence to the drink. 6. Carefully add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters. 7. Garnish with a lime wheel, a light grating of fresh nutmeg, and/or a sprig of mint to add refreshing aromatics. 8. Insert a straw, ideally eco-friendly, and serve immediately. Inviting and enigmatic, the Tropical Nocturne offers an escape to an exotic flavor island, with each ingredient playing a crucial role in the overall tropical experience. Enjoy responsibly under the stars.

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