Karve to Castries

Name: Karve to Castries
Ingredients: 1 oz Aquavit; 1 oz Spiced Rum; 0.25 oz Allspice Dram; 1 oz Fresh Orange Juice; 0.5 oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup; 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice; 0.25 oz Vanilla Syrup; 3 dash(es) Hot Pepper Bitters; 12 oz Roughly Crushed Ice

By Chris Russell

Submitted on: August 14, 2022

Seasonal

Tropical

A split base of aquavit and Saint Lucia spiced rum provide the backbone here, with more baking spices and fresh juices rounding it out. Named for the type of Viking vessel and the island capital. Recommended brands: •Newfoundland Distillery Co. aquavit •Chairman's Reserve spiced rum •Serious Eats allspice dram (recipe) •Dillon's Small Batch bitters

Ingredients

1 oz
Aquavit

1 oz
Spiced Rum

0.25 oz
Allspice Dram

1 oz
Fresh Orange Juice

0.5 oz
Cinnamon Simple Syrup

0.5 oz
Fresh Lime Juice

0.25 oz
Vanilla Syrup

3 dash(es)
Hot Pepper Bitters

12 oz
Roughly Crushed Ice

Instructions

Garnish

swizzle stick

Build

Blend

Glass

Estimated strength

About 13% 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 highball glass or tiki mug. Serve with a swizzle stick.

Editor's Note

Aquavit meets Caribbean spice in this bold, flash-blended tiki riff. Caraway notes provide a savory backbone to the rum's warmth, finished with a sharp kick of hot pepper.

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2 September 2026

This is such a creative and bold combination of flavors! Do you happen to have the recipes for your cinnamon and vanilla syrups so others can try making this at home?