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Nuclear Daiquiri

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (217)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Overproof white rum (unaged Jamaican/funky)
23 fl oz Green Chartreuse (or alternative herbal liqueur)
12 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
13 fl oz Falernum liqueur
13 fl oz Chilled water/mineral water (omit if using wet ice)

How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Retro Coupe 1920 7.75oz

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime wedge .

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with lime wedge on rim.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Nuclear Daiquiri contains 170 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 26.82% alc./vol. (53.63° proof)
  • 24.5 grams of pure alcohol

History

Created in 2005 by the late great Gregor de Gruyther at LAB bar in London, England.

Review

A great way to inflict mutually assured destruction, although there will be fallout the morning after.

Cocktail of the day:

14th August 2026 is The anniversary of power failures across NE America

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Comments & Discussion

Steven Kirkpatrick
I used Bitterman's Golden Falernum, Worthy Park Overproof Jamaican rum, Green Chartreuse, Rose's Lime Juice, and wet ice. I know I should have used real lime juice but it was fine. I doubled the recipe to make it easier to fit in the highball I had and it is good. A little strong mind you, but the Chartreuse and Falernum star here.
score: 1
Frederic Arbona
Amazing drink.

May I respectfully add that I believe it has no garnish. Gregor used to say "No garnish can sustain the power of a Nuclear Daiquiri".

Cheers !
score: 2
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Just fantastic. Have enjoyed again an again over the years. Paired well with a cold tuna sandwich on whole wheat with generous horseradish! I used Hamden Estate's Rum Fire and green Chartreuse.
score: 3
Bruce Bowman
I used Don Q and faccia brutto and bumped things up x1.5 so the measurements come out easier (as it probably should be).
Wow. Prepare to have your socks knocked off. It's really strong, both in alcohol and flavor. This is a sipper, not a gulper. Could you fuel a rocket with it? I wouldn't be surprised.
Very herbal/spicy, the lime and rum take a back seat here. Very complex, it reminds me of a Last Word, but more in your face. The Falernum contributes sweetness and pleasant notes of nutmeg/cloves. Very warming on a cold winter's night.
The Nuclear Daiquiri bears little resemblance to a regular Daiquiri, Hemingway or otherwise. But it's still a 4-star beverage, and a great way to use up these less-mainstream components. Believe me, it'll kick your hind end, too. Bottoms up!
score: 3
Landon Brown
I made this with slightly different ratios: 1 oz Wray & Nephew; 3/4 oz Chartreuse; 1/2 oz Falernum (home-made); 1 oz Lime Juice; 1 Barspoon Semi-Rich Simple. Unlike most of the other comments, my Falernum was very much in front (quite spicy, lots of clove and nutmeg) and Chartreuse was (uncharacteristically) playing second fiddle. I found it be a fantastic cocktail, but I suspect the Falernum you use will impact the outcome significantly.
score: 5
Frederic D. Premium Member
A very solid and enjoyable drink, Chartreuse forward but with balancing elements from the rum and lime. I definitely prefer this to a Wordsmith, personally, although I can't really compare it to a 'regular' daiquiri. The Chartreuse is such a bold, upfront flavor that this, to me, registers more as a Chartreuse drink than as a daiquiri variation. Still, a great drink.
score: 4
Avery Garnett
First thoughts: this really is the lovechild of a Wordsmith and a Daiquiri but it's not as good as either of them. Many sips later: this really is the lovechild of a Wordsmith and a Daiquiri and it doesn't quite get to the level of either of them but it's still a damn delicious drink.
score: 2
Antoni Baltar
Excuse me, Avery, but I must say it loud: The NUCLEAR DAIQUIRI is a PIECE OF ART. A real great creation. That Wordsmith you mention is just ( and it's not bad at all) a Last Word made with overproof rhum. Where is the creativity here??? I can't find it. You can call it Wordsmith, I will call it a Last Word w/ Overproof Rum.
Do it yourself a favour and prepare a Nuclear Daiquiri. I'm about to do it right now. With a dash of absinthe (green, of course), a great improvement I found somewhere. And you know, this little movement is much more creative than swapping gin for overproof rum...
If you are the creator of the "Wordsmith", my congratulations. In other case, raise your cocktal glass with me and let's toast for GREGOR DE GRUYTHER. A cocktail Master, no doubt! Cheers
score: 6
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Yes this is supurb and I definitely get a daquiri vibe, salude!
score: 1
Morten Carlsbaek Premium Member
Great cocktail. Strong and Chartreuse is in front first BUT then it changes with even more distinctions than inherent in the Chartreuse. I used a mix of Habitation Velier Privateer Rum (62 % molasses, US rum and Hampden Estate 8 yr ( 46 % Jamaican rum )
score: 1
Chris Brislawn
Used 1 oz Bacardi Maestro white rum, 1/2 oz Wray overproof, 1/2 oz Elixir Ver, a green Chartreuse-like herbal liqueur from Oregon, 1/2 oz lime juice, 1/4 oz falernum, and a couple lime twists in the shaker. About the same alcohol content as the original and sweet enough for me. Reducing the green stuff a bit gives a subtler, more daiquiri-like cocktail with greater complexity than a daiquiri, which makes it more interesting than a classical daiquiri. Well done!
score: 2

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