Tradewinds
Gold rum, apricot, coconut cream and lemon. A creamy, fruity tiki drink.
Shaken · Tiki mug · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 16% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Gold rum
- 15 ml Apricot brandy liqueur
- 30 ml Coconut cream (sweetened)
- 30 ml Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon wheel (garnish)
Method
- Pour 60 ml gold rum into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml apricot brandy liqueur into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml coconut cream (sweetened) into the shaker
- Add 30 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Shake hard with crushed ice.
About the Tradewinds
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.
Tradewinds FAQ
What's in a Tradewinds?
60 ml gold rum, 15 ml apricot brandy liqueur, 30 ml coconut cream (sweetened), 30 ml fresh lemon juice, garnished with lemon wheel.
How strong is a Tradewinds?
About 16% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.2 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Tradewinds?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Tradewinds in?
A tiki mug, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No tiki mug? Use any tall glass.
