Sunday, July 12, 2009

Classic Tiki Cocktails: Trader Vic's Molokai Mike Cocktail Recipe

Tiki cocktails: How to make Trader Vic's "Molokai Mike" cocktail recipe and instructions.
Another Classic Trader Vic Tiki Cocktail.

Molokai Mike Cocktail


OVERVIEW:
This is a classic tiki cocktail drink, going back to the golden age of tiki culture.

This mixed drink is a two tone or layered cocktail.
The secret to making a great Molokai Mike, is how you mix the Molokai.
You must blend the bottom layer quick, just mix a bit quickly, blend the top layer well.



Molokai Mike Recipe:
Bottom layer Molokai Mike• 1 oz. silver rum (Captain Morgan Silver Rum, Baroca Silver, Mount Gay, Bacardi, etc.)
• 1 oz. orange juice
• 1 oz. lemon juice
• 1/2 oz. brandy (Christian Brothers Brandy, E & J Distillers, etc.)
• 1/2 oz. orgeat syrup
• 1/2 cup crushed ice

Top layer Molokai Mike• 1 oz. gold rum (Bacardi Gold, Appleton Gold Rum, Tortuga Gold Rum)
• 1 oz. grenadine
• 1 oz. crushed ice

Mixing Instructions:  Mix ingredients for the bottom layer in a blender for 1-2 seconds and 
pour into glass.
Mix top layer in the blender, and blend about 12 seconds.
Gently pour top layer over the bottom layer.
Garnish with umbrella and tropical fruit.

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