Demerara Dry Float
A potent tiki cocktail that combines rich demerara rum with citrus and passion fruit flavors, topped with a float of high-proof rum for a fiery finish.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Measuring Jigger
- Strainer
- Large glass
- Spoon (for floating rum)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Demerara rum
- 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
- 1/4 oz Simple syrup
- 1/2 oz Passion fruit syrup
- 1/4 oz High-proof Demerara rum for the float
- Crushed ice
Instructions
- In a shaker, combine the 1 1/2 oz Demerara rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and passion fruit syrup.
- Add crushed ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain into a large glass filled with more crushed ice.
- Carefully pour the high-proof Demerara rum over the back of a spoon to float it on top of the drink.
- Serve immediately with a straw.
Notes
The high-proof rum float is optional but traditional for this cocktail, providing an extra kick and depth of flavor. Always use caution when handling high-proof spirits.