Tortuga – Elevated Craft

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Tortuga

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Cocktails

Mixed By:

Steve Cervantes

This cocktail was created in 1939 as an answer to Don The Beachcomber's Zombie. On the menu in 1940 is said, 'Served with either crutches or a wheelchair'. This is a pretty potent drink and you may need some help if you have more than two.
This was originally made with 151 proof Demerara rum and 123 proof Cuban rum. I subbed it for Don Q 151 Puerto Rican Rum as suggested in the Total Tiki app.
Now, I'll take a Zombie over this any day but for my palate it's a fine one to sip on and would make it again.
Give this one a try and see what you think. Even if you don't enjoy it as much, it'll give you one helluva buzz! Cheers! - Steve Cervantes

Photo by Elevated Craft Crew member, Steve Cervantes | Follow Steve on Instagram at: @s.cervantes

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Ingredients:

1 oz. Hamilton 151 Demerara Rum
1 oz. Don Q 151 Puerto Rican Rum
1 oz. Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino
½ oz. Tempus Fugit Creme De Cacao
½ oz. Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
½ oz. Lemon Juice
½ oz. Lime Juice
½ oz. Orange Juice
¼ oz. Grenadine

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Directions:

Shake with ice in your Hybrid Cocktail Shaker.
Strain into a pilsner glass or tiki mug filled with crushed/pebble ice.
Garnish with a half slice of orange, lemon, lime and mint.

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