Crunchy Leaf Cooler

Name: Crunchy Leaf Cooler
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Apple Brandy; 0.75 oz Aged Rum; 0.5 oz Black Blended Rum; 1 oz Pineapple Juice; 0.5 oz Demerara Syrup; 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice; 0.5 oz Vanilla Syrup; 2 dash(es) Aromatic Bitters; 12 oz Roughly Crushed Ice

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By Chris Russell

Submitted on: November 27, 2022

Seasonal

Tropical

A split-base exotic offering for fall. Recommended brands: •Ironworks Distillery apple brandy •The Real McCoy 5 Year Barbados rum •Lemon Hart 80 Demerara rum •Newfoundland Distillery Co. bitters

Ingredients

1.5 oz
Apple Brandy

0.75 oz
Aged Rum

0.5 oz
Black Blended Rum

1 oz
Pineapple Juice

0.5 oz
Demerara Syrup

0.5 oz
Fresh Lime Juice

0.5 oz
Vanilla Syrup

2 dash(es)
Aromatic Bitters

12 oz
Roughly Crushed Ice

Instructions

Garnish

freshly grated cinnamon, pineapple fronds

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 and blend for 5 seconds. Open pour into a tall glass and top with freshly grated cinnamon. Garnish with a pair of pineapple fronds.

Editor's Note

A thoughtful split base of apple brandy and two distinct rums gives this tropical cooler a surprising autumnal depth. Flash-blending creates a perfect crushed-ice texture for a drink that bridges seasons.