Tonga
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Tonga
Serve in a Hurricane glass
| 2 oz | Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac |
| 1⁄4 oz | Caribbean blended rum aged 6-10 years |
| 1⁄2 oz | Monin Grenadine Syrup |
| 2 oz | Orange juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 3⁄4 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 3⁄4 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄4 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Hurricane glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange, lime & lemon slices.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
Review:
The rum and cognac flavours are masked by zesty orange.
Nutrition:
One serving of Tonga contains 280 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.7 standard drinks
- 11.55% alc./vol. (11.55° proof)
- 24.3 grams of pure alcohol
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However, after the first sip added about 1/4 oz of 151. Stirred. It was much better into the 4 star range. It was like a really strong tiki drink.