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Elixir Tropical
There's a load of orgeat (almond syrup) in this Daiquiri-style cocktail, but it's only just on the sweet side of balanced with that almond richness contributing...
Florian Ruf
29th March at 14:06
Because of the picture I tried it today with with a aged rum (Myers). This works, but makes a really different cocktail. One has to reduce the Angostura and the mint is driven in the background.
10th March at 05:58
Wow!! This has been on my Must Try list for a while and is now on my favourites. So simple, yet so elegantly balanced. I didn’t think there was too much orgeat, but after looking at the comments, I might try a second one (even though that immediately qualifies as binge drinking these days!!) with a bit less orgeat - but be ready to top it back up if need be.
3rd February at 01:24
Really liked it but it’s reminiscent of candy like a cherry airhead (I did have to forego mint though so could be my issue). Could see a little less orgeat benefiting me
30th October 2025 at 03:07
Really enjoyed this one. It defies easy categorization in the best way. The essence of tiki, like tiki in its work week clothes. I liked it with a touch less orgeat (1/2 oz) but also great as is. Nutmeg really in play and it adds so much.
6th June 2025 at 20:03
Mine had a quite strong almond flavor and was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Next time, I’ll try using less orgeat.
13th February 2025 at 22:12
Fundamentally I think I would say I like it. My problem is that going into it I expected it to be a Mai Tai or Daiquiri riff. That's not what this is at all. On the sum of ingredients you would *think* that's what it is but I don't think so. The Maraschino takes it into a completely different direction. It's not a sour so don't expect that. It's more like an earthy, almondy almost Mojito-like but without the Soda water. Again, I like it, but I'd like to try it again mentally realigned.
16th January 2025 at 01:07
A creamy more varied in flavour "Daiquiri" style drink. Almost a Tiki drink without all the ice, and gaudy glassware getting in the way. I did add extra Lime. to keep the sweetness in check.
25th August 2024 at 03:39
Made with Probitas and cut back a bit on orgeat. Still a bit too sweet. Will try upping lime next time.
15th August 2024 at 19:28
My favourite with maraschino so far. Nutmeg is must have here. Soft and delicious... And this tropical smell. Yummy.
22nd May 2024 at 01:10
Ahh, maraschino, mint and lime mix so well together here. This one's a keeper!
28th March 2024 at 23:00
So delicious!! Great flavour combination.
I ran out of Orgeat while making this and so only used 15ml instead of the recipes' 20ml.
It was fantastic as it was.
Highly recommend.
(Elixir Tropical)
I ran out of Orgeat while making this and so only used 15ml instead of the recipes' 20ml.
It was fantastic as it was.
Highly recommend.
(Elixir Tropical)
20th February 2024 at 07:43
Really enjoyed this cocktail, kept my wife guessing the ingredients.
Put it into my 🧡 too.
Put it into my 🧡 too.
9th February 2024 at 18:42
A fabulous cocktail which I found whilst loading content from the home page.
4th February 2024 at 18:41
Tasty, indeed! I´d a Rum ratio 2 (Havana 3y) : 1 (Pussers or similar), which made it for me a bit more "punchier".
28th December 2023 at 05:18
The addition of the luxardo is just genius , it completely elevates this! Maybe next time 5 mint leafs for me. Saved to favorites !
26th December 2023 at 20:54
I forgot the marashino and I think that was almost better! Very nice!
28th December 2023 at 05:10
N.O, it makes all the difference :)
2nd September 2023 at 16:15
Just followed the recipe and served it right away to our customers as a special on last Friday night.
Everyone was amazed by the mix of flavours and it’s character.
Everyone was amazed by the mix of flavours and it’s character.
3rd March 2023 at 09:26
Maurizio! You absolute genius!! What a fantastic cocktail. This should be a future classic. Something which bars around the world should do. An anytime drink with the richness of the orgeat balanced by the lime, the rum provides body (and it is adaptable, even Havana Club 3 worked here!). The Angostura Bitters added complexity, rounded off with the freshness of the mint again rounding it all together. The nutmeg added aromatics and an interesting texture. Absolutely beautiful.
12th December 2022 at 12:40
Delicious, I could see this being easily ruined by too much bitters.
17th October 2022 at 23:20
Buonissimo Maurizio! È ben bilanciato e ha un ottimo sapore.
15th July 2022 at 17:49
Well done Sir, Well done! This is a super Nice cocktail, so balanced in all the flavours. This is a keeper for sure.
5th November 2021 at 20:41
Very nice indeed! Acidity and sweetness are balanced beautifully, the nutmeg is a really nice touch giving a hint of spice, and the nutty flavours are strong and sweet without overpowering the tangy lime and the gentle heat of the rum. I didn't have any fresh mint this time, but will definitely be trying this drink again for sure and I'm sure this will improve an already fantastic drink even more by adding a cool, fresh element to the complex flavour profile. Thank you Maurizio, and well done!
12th October 2021 at 04:13
Simple ingredients amounting to a more nuanced drink than expected. Will be making again!
29th September 2021 at 01:44
Yum! Homemade orgeat is a bit of work, but with a cocktail like this, it shouldn’t be a problem using it up before it goes funky. Lovely balance without being too sweet. The healthy dollop of Angostura adds a nice complexity and color.
8th August 2020 at 20:17
More sophisticated than you might imagine. As with so many cocktails singing one verse of ‘wipeout’ by the safaris will give a perfect shake
17th October 2020 at 00:11
Thank you for tryng my cocktail,often simlicity is best way to have a great result.?
8th May 2020 at 22:11
Wow, very nice. balanced. Forgot the dusting of nutmeg but went back and added and a nice touch. Used Liber & Co. orgeat and reduced to .5 oz. Probably a crowd pleaser.
17th October 2020 at 00:12
I’so glad you liked it, thank you! ?