Avian Aloha

Name: Avian Aloha
Ingredients: 1 oz Black Blended Rum; 1 oz Blended Lightly Aged Rum; 1 oz Aperol; 3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice; 3/4 oz Fresh Orange Juice; 1/3 oz Passionfruit Syrup; 1/3 oz Pineapple Demerara Syrup; 2 dash(es) Absinthe; 8 oz Roughly Crushed Ice

By Chris Russell

Submitted on: April 23, 2022

Refreshing

Seasonal

I’m not exactly sure when I jotted this one down, but I think it started as a lighter Jungle Bird riff or something. I kept the name and the Aperol, but otherwise moved on. The end result is a bittersweet back with classic tiki flavours coming out in front. However, since none of them are in any predominant quantity, the drink comes out with a serious depth of flavour that remains light on the palate.

Ingredients

1 oz
Black Blended Rum

1 oz
Blended Lightly Aged Rum

1 oz
Aperol

3/4 oz
Fresh Lime Juice

3/4 oz
Fresh Orange Juice

1/3 oz
Passionfruit Syrup

1/3 oz
Pineapple Demerara Syrup

2 dash(es)
Absinthe

8 oz
Roughly Crushed Ice

Instructions

Garnish

mint bouquet, orange slice, swizzle stick

Build

Blend

Glass

Estimated strength

About 14% ABV (estimate)

By Chris Russell

Craft Tiki Cocktails

Home bartender based in St. John's, Newfoundland. Like many, I got into this hobby-turned-obsession-turned-side gig during the pandemic, and it's been a journey! I have a passion for tiki classics and modern exotic cocktails, especially when I can infuse them with spirits and quality ingredients from the East Coast of Canada. On Instagram & TikTok @avalonhomebar...

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Combine all ingredients in a drink mixer tin. Blend for 5 seconds. Open pour into a tiki mug or other appropriate vessel. Top with more ice. Garnish with a mint sprig bouquet, orange slice and swizzle stick.

Editor's Note

A sophisticated Jungle Bird riff that balances bitter Aperol against a complex, dual-rum base. The flash-blend technique ensures a perfect, icy texture.