Shrieking Skull

Name: Shrieking Skull
Ingredients: 1 oz Pot Still Lightly Aged Overproof Rum; 1 oz Black Blended Rum; 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice; 0.5 oz Grenadine; 0.5 oz Passionfruit Syrup; 2 dash(es) Herbstura; 3 drop(s) Saline Solution

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By Chris Russell

Submitted on: July 16, 2023

Essentials

Seasonal

I’m working my way through the Minimalist Tiki Classic Thirty right now, and I’ll be sharing them on my Instagram every Thursday for the foreseeable future. To go along with them, I’ll be sharing a reimagined take here on Crafted Pour. The Shrunken Skull was my first victim. A great drink—well balanced despite what the recipe might suggest at first sight—but a bit boring. I swapped some of the grenadine for passionfruit syrup to stick with the tartness. Using Smith & Cross in place of a Spanis...

Ingredients

1 oz
Pot Still Lightly Aged Overproof Rum

1 oz
Black Blended Rum

1 oz
Fresh Lime Juice

0.5 oz
Grenadine

0.5 oz
Passionfruit Syrup

2 dash(es)
Herbstura

3 drop(s)
Saline Solution

Instructions

Garnish

Flaming passionfruit half

Build

Glass

Estimated strength

About 16% 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 cocktail shaker. Add lots of ice cubes and shake well. Open pour into a skull mug and add more ice to fill. Garnish with a flaming passionfruit half.

Editor's Note

Smith & Cross brings the funk, while a passionfruit-grenadine split adds a sharp, tropical edge. Herbstura provides the spicy, aromatic finish this classic needed.