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Waking Up in Paradise

Name: Waking Up in Paradise
Ingredients: .5 oz BG Reynolds Falernum Tropical Cocktail Syrup; 1.5 oz Dark Jamaican Rum; .5 oz Passion Fruit; 1.5 oz Cold Brew Coffee; 4 drop(s) Smoked Cinnamon Bitters

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By Lauren Pellecchia

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Submitted on: July 15, 2024

Seasonal

Tropical

Vacation is a state of mind. If you can’t hop on a plane to somewhere tropical, you can absolutely mix up something that will make you feel like you're living that island life. With the punch and funk of your favorite Jamaican rum that is complimented beautifully by the nutty, gingery BG Reynolds Falernum. A pop of passion fruit for some acidity and your favorite cold brew coffee to bring a touch of bitter chocolate notes to the glass. This is what I want to be sipping on as I look out over t...

Ingredients

.5 oz
BG Reynolds Falernum Tropical Cocktail Syrup

1.5 oz
Dark Jamaican Rum

.5 oz
Passion Fruit

1.5 oz
Cold Brew Coffee

4 drop(s)
Smoked Cinnamon Bitters

Tools

Boston Shaker
Hawthorne Strainer
Fine Mesh Sieve

Instructions

Garnish

1:1 Blend Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Build

Shake & Double Strain

Glass

Old Fashioned/Rocks

Estimated strength

About 10% ABV (estimate)

By Lauren Pellecchia

Head Bartender

Lauren is a self-taught mixologist from Cincinnati, Ohio who has been building cocktails and experiences for over ten years. She currently calls Merchants Club in Newport, KY home. In 2019 she started her competition journey by winning the Cardenal Mendoza Golden Week competition. She has since won the Licor 43 Bartenders & Baristas Challenge (2022 US Winner & Global Finalist), and been a Finalist in Patron Perfectionists, Woodford Manhattan Experience and Gentleman Jack Whiskey Sour Classic...

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In a shaker tin, combine all ingredients. Add ice and shake to chill and combine. Double strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with a cinnamon/nutmeg blend.

Editor's Note

Jamaican rum meets cold brew in this tropical-caffeine hybrid. Passion fruit and falernum provide the necessary acidity and spice to bridge the two worlds.

Links

Waking Up in Paradise IG

BG Reynolds

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Crafted Pour

15 August 2026

This sounds like such a unique and refreshing combination! Do you have a favorite brand of Jamaican rum you recommend for this to really let that funk shine through?

Stacy (Crafted Pour)

24 July 2024

Love this one. Great Flavors.