Nui Nui
Gold rum with orange, lime, cinnamon and allspice. A Donn Beach classic.
Shaken · Tiki mug · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 20% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Gold rum
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- 15 ml Orange juice
- 7.5 ml Cinnamon syrup
- 7.5 ml Allspice dram
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Orange peel (garnish)
- Mint sprig (garnish)
Method
- Pour 60 ml gold rum into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 15 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Pour 7.5 ml cinnamon syrup into the shaker
- Pour 7.5 ml allspice dram into the shaker
- Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Shake with crushed ice.
About the Nui Nui
Created by Donn Beach in the 1930s. It is spiced with cinnamon and allspice.
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.
Nui Nui FAQ
What's in a Nui Nui?
60 ml gold rum, 15 ml fresh lime juice, 15 ml orange juice, 7.5 ml cinnamon syrup, 7.5 ml allspice dram, 1 dash angostura bitters, garnished with orange peel and mint sprig.
How strong is a Nui Nui?
About 20% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Nui Nui?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Nui Nui in?
A tiki mug, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No tiki mug? Use any tall glass.
