Ingredients
Liquids:
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1 oz dark rum
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1 oz overproof rum (like Wray & Nephew or Lemon Hart 151)
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1 oz pineapple juice
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¾ oz fresh lime juice
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½ oz passion fruit syrup
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½ oz simple syrup
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Dash of aromatic bitters
Ice:
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Ice cubes or crushed ice
Garnish:
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Pineapple leaf
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Lime wheel
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Optional flaming lime shell (see below for how-to)
🔥 Safety Note: Always use caution when working with fire. Use overproof rum for the flame, light it safely, and blow it out before drinking.
Instructions
Step 1: Fill the Shaker
Add the dark rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, passion fruit syrup, simple syrup, and a dash of bitters into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Step 2: Shake It Well
Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds to chill the ingredients and mix them thoroughly.
Step 3: Pour and Float
Strain into a tiki mug or a rocks glass filled with fresh ice or crushed ice. Gently float the overproof rum on top for added intensity and to support the flame if you’re igniting it.
Step 4: Garnish with Flair
Top with a pineapple leaf, a lime wheel, and — if you’re going all in — a flaming lime shell.
How to Make the Flaming Lime Shell (Optional)
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Cut a lime in half and squeeze out the juice.
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Place one half of the hollowed lime shell in the center of the drink.
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Fill it with ¼ to ½ tsp of overproof rum.
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Carefully light it with a long match or lighter.
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Serve immediately and blow out the flame before sipping.
⚠️ Never drink the cocktail while the flame is still burning. Ensure all flames are extinguished first.
Notes
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Dark rum brings a smoky, molasses-heavy base that anchors the drink.
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Overproof rum adds power — both in alcohol and theatrics.
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Passion fruit syrup gives a vibrant tropical sweetness that plays beautifully against the acidity of lime juice.
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Bitters deepen the complexity and round out the sweetness.
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Pineapple juice lifts the whole drink, making it bright and refreshing.
This drink is bold, layered, and vibrant — just like every good tiki drink should be.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 0g