Nuclear Daiquiri
Overproof rum, green Chartreuse, falernum and lime. Pale green and seriously strong.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 27% ABV
Ingredients
- 22.5 ml Overproof rum
- 22.5 ml Green Chartreuse
- 15 ml Velvet falernum
- 22.5 ml Fresh lime juice
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 22.5 ml overproof rum into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml Green Chartreuse into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml velvet falernum into the shaker
- Add 22.5 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Nuclear Daiquiri
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.
Nuclear Daiquiri FAQ
What's in a Nuclear Daiquiri?
22.5 ml overproof rum, 22.5 ml green chartreuse, 15 ml velvet falernum, 22.5 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with lime wheel.
How strong is a Nuclear Daiquiri?
About 27% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.2 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Nuclear Daiquiri?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Nuclear Daiquiri in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
