Roa Ae
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Roa Ae
Serve in a Collins glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur |
| 1⁄2 oz | Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur |
| 1⁄2 oz | Belle de Brillet pear liqueur |
| 3 oz | Pineapple juice |
| 3⁄4 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Collins glass.
- Prepare garnish of pineapple wedge.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
Review:
Not quite the best, but this long, fruity thirst quencher isn't half bad.
History:
Discovered in 2003 at Booly Mardy's, Glasgow, Scotland. Cocktail aficionados will be familiar with the Tahitian phrase Mai Tai - Roa Ae, or 'out of this world - the best', which gave the Mai Tai its name. This cocktail means simply 'the best'.
Nutrition:
One serving of Roa Ae contains 250 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.7 standard drinks
- 11.98% alc./vol. (11.98° proof)
- 24.3 grams of pure alcohol
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