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Nuclear Daiquiri
A great way to inflict mutually assured destruction, although there will be fallout the morning after
20th September 2024 at 09:12
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.
11th September 2024 at 22:13
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.
23rd April 2024 at 17:43
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.
31st May 2024 at 19:21
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
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
12th February 2024 at 19:49
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 )
6th August 2023 at 03:35
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!
22nd October 2022 at 09:21
I also made the same swap having run dry of Wray & Nephew. A great cocktail to add to the repertoire
14th August 2022 at 17:05
Great cocktail. As I had no overproof rum I used instead 4cl Bacardi Carta Blanca which nicely balanced the cocktail.
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!