Tropical Itch
A classic Hawaiian cocktail, the Tropical Itch is an exotic drink that combines the flavors of rum, bourbon, and tropical fruits. It's known for its unique presentation, often garnished with a long backscratcher.
Equipment
- Tiki mug or highball glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer
- crushed ice maker or bag for crushing ice
Ingredients
- 1 oz Light Rum
- 1 oz Dark Rum
- 1/2 oz Bourbon
- 1/2 oz Orange Curaçao
- 3 oz Passion Fruit Juice
- 1 oz Pineapple Juice
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
- 1 cup Crushed Ice
- 1 Orchid garnish (optional)
- 1 Backscratcher garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a large tiki mug or highball glass with crushed ice.
- Pour the light rum, dark rum, bourbon, orange curaçao, passion fruit juice, and pineapple juice over the ice.
- Add a dash of Angostura bitters.
- Stir the mixture well to combine the ingredients.
- Garnish with an orchid and a backscratcher, if available.
Notes
The Tropical Itch is a strong cocktail that combines different spirits. Its presentation is key to its tropical allure, so don't forget the garnishes that make it stand out.