Garnish:
Pineapple wedge, Luxardo Maraschino cherry and mint sprig
How to make:
BLEND all ingredients with a small scoop of crushed ice and fine strain into glass (push through sieve using back of a bar spoon).
| 1 fl oz | Bacardi Carta Blanca light rum |
| 1/2 fl oz | Peachtree peach schnapps |
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Pineapple juice (fresh pressed) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°brix) |
| 3/4 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 10 fresh | Mint leaves |
Read about cocktail measures and measuring.
Review:
This Tiki classic looks a little like frozen stagnant pond water but tastes minty fresh and rather good.
History:
Adapted from Victor Bergeron's 1972 Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide (revised edition)
Nutrition:
One serving of Aku Aku contains 178 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 0.7 standard drinks
- 8.16% alc./vol. (16.32° proof)
- 10.4 grams of pure alcohol
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