Pirate's Minty Dark Rum Crush

This cocktail is a delightful twist on the classic capriosca, with the addition of dark rum giving it a rich and flavorful kick. The combination of dark rum, gin, mint, and lime creates a refreshing and aromatic drink that is perfect for sipping on a leisurely afternoon or evening.

Pirate's Minty Dark Rum Crush

A refreshing and aromatic twist on the classic capriosca, with the addition of dark rum for a rich and flavorful kick.

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Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz raw sugar syrup
  • 1 oz Mount Gay or dark Havana rum
  • 1 oz gin
  • 10 torn mint leaves
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 2 lime quarters
  • Juice of half a lime

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, combine raw sugar syrup, dark rum, gin, torn mint leaves, and the juice of half a lime.
  2. Squeeze the lime quarters into the shaker and drop them in.
  3. Add the crushed ice to the shaker.
  4. Shake the mixture well.
  5. Strain and pour the cocktail into a highball glass.