Swizzle De La Reina

Swizzle De La Reina is a delightful and refreshing cocktail with origins from Trinidad in the 1920s. It was the signature drink of the now-closed Queen's Park Hotel. This classic cocktail is a perfect balance of dark rum, zesty lime juice, and aromatic mint, making it a timeless favorite among cocktail enthusiasts.

Swizzle De La Reina

A classic cocktail originating from Trinidad, combining dark rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and mint for a refreshing and aromatic drink.

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Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 7 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz dark rum
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 4 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 8-10 fresh mint leaves
  • Crushed ice

Instructions

  1. In a glass, pour in the simple syrup and lime juice.
  2. Add the mint leaves and lightly muddle them.
  3. Pour in the dark rum.
  4. Fill the glass halfway with crushed ice.
  5. Use a bar spoon to stir the drink quickly and thoroughly, known as "swizzling."
  6. Fill the glass with more crushed ice.
  7. Top with a few dashes of Angostura Bitters.
  8. Garnish with a sprig of mint.