Cobra's Fang

Two rums with citrus, passionfruit and falernum. A Donn Beach tiki drink.

Shaken · Tiki mug · Advanced · about 3 minutes · about 18% ABV

Ingredients

• 15 ml Overproof rum
• 30 ml Dark rum
• 15 ml Fresh lime juice
• 15 ml Orange juice
• 15 ml Velvet falernum
• 15 ml Passionfruit syrup
• 1 dash Absinthe
• 1 dash Angostura bitters
• Mint sprig (garnish)
• Lime wheel (garnish)

Method

1. Pour 15 ml overproof rum into the shaker
2. Pour 30 ml dark rum into the shaker
3. Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
4. Pour 15 ml orange juice into the shaker
5. Pour 15 ml velvet falernum into the shaker
6. Pour 15 ml passionfruit syrup into the shaker
7. Add 1 dash of absinthe
8. Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters
9. Add ice
10. Shake hard
11. Strain
12. Garnish

Tip

Shake with crushed ice and pour it all in.

About the Cobra's Fang

Created by Donn Beach in the 1930s at Don the Beachcomber in Hollywood.

The tiki family. Tiki began in 1933–34, when Ernest Gantt, later known as Donn Beach, opened Don the Beachcomber in Hollywood. He mixed several rums with fresh juices, syrups and spices into exotic drinks, and Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron followed in Oakland. Tiki boomed in the 1950s and 1960s, faded, and was revived by bartenders from the 2000s.

Cobra's Fang FAQ

What's in a Cobra's Fang?

15 ml overproof rum, 30 ml dark rum, 15 ml fresh lime juice, 15 ml orange juice, 15 ml velvet falernum, 15 ml passionfruit syrup, 1 dash absinthe, 1 dash angostura bitters, garnished with mint sprig and lime wheel.

How strong is a Cobra's Fang?

About 18% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.

Should I shake or stir a Cobra's Fang?

Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.

What glass do you serve a Cobra's Fang in?

A tiki mug, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No tiki mug? Use any tall glass.