A riff on perhaps the original flaming cocktail, this complex libation contains three kinds of rum. This recipe first appeared in our Jan/Feb 2013 issue along with our article Flaming Cocktails.
Navy Blue Blazer Cocktail
A riff on perhaps the original flaming cocktail, this complex libation contains three kinds of rum.
Yield: makes 2 Cocktails
Ingredients
- 2 oz. navy-strength rum, preferably Smith & Cross
- 2 oz. blackstrap rum, preferably Cruzan
- 1 1⁄2 oz. fresh grapefruit juice
- 1⁄2 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1 oz. orgeat syrup
- 3⁄4 oz. cinnamon syrup
- 1 oz. (151-proof) rum, preferably El Dorado
Instructions
- Fill 2 tempered-glass mugs with boiling water; set aside for 2 minutes. Discard water; add navy-strength and blackstrap rums, juices, syrups, and 4 oz. hot water and stir. Add 151-proof rum; ignite