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Aku Aku

Aperitivo/aperitif · Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini) · Tiki/tropical

4.4 154 ratings

Ingredients

1 oz Light white rum
1/2 oz Peach schnapps
1 1/2 oz Pineapple juice
1/2 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)
3/4 oz Lime juice
10 fresh Mint leaves

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of skewered pineapple wedge, Luxardo Maraschino Cherry and mint sprigs.

Method

  1. 3 BLEND all ingredients with a 4oz scoop of crushed ice.
  2. 4 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass (help through sieve with a bar spoon).

Garnish

  1. 5 Garnish with skewered pineapple wedge, cherry and mint sprigs bouquet.

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History

This Tiki classic resembles stagnant pond water but tastes minty fresh and quite good.

Victor Bergeron's 1972 Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide (revised edition) provided the basis for this drink. AKU AKU. Juice of 1 lime 8 or 10 large fresh mint leaves 1 dash rock candy syrup ½ slice pineapple ½ ounce peach liqueur 1 ounce light Puerto Rican rum 12-ounce glass of shaved ice This mixture should be blended thoroughly in an electric drink mixer. The drink is served in a tiki stem pearl glass or a large cocktail glass.

Created by Victor Bergeron A.K.A Trader Vic