Today's drink is Doctor Funk! Believe it or not, this is the only classic tiki cocktail that originated in the South Pacific (which is where tiki bars pretended to be). Doctor Bernhard Funk created this drink with absinthe, lime juice, seltzer, and occasionally grenadine. Rum was an addition that came decades later. This recipe is full-flavored with bold rum and assertive absinthe while maintaining a refreshing brightness. Hope you enjoy it. Cheers!

How to Make the Doctor funk

  • Big bold rum flavors

  • Brightness from citrus & Absinthe

Sips

  • Shake for 5 seconds

  • Freeze pineapple fronds for future garnishes

Tips

The doctor funk Recipe

  1. Start with a mixing glass

  2. Pour in 3/4 oz. of Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Black Rum

  3. Next, add in 3/4 oz. Holmes Cay Fiji Single Origin Edition Rum

  4. Then, add in 1/4 oz. St. George Absinthe Verte

  5. Next, pour in the 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice & 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice

  6. Then, add in 3/4 oz. Portland Syrups x Anders Erickson Grenadine (or my DIY recipe*)

  7. Top with ice & lightly shake for 5 seconds

  8. Grab a chilled low ball

  9. Top with your favorite soda water

  10. Garnish & enjoy!

  • 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Black Rum

  • 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Holmes Cay Fiji Single Origin Edition Rum

  • 1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) St. George Absinthe Verte

  • 1/2 oz. (15 ml) fresh lemon juice

  • 1/2 oz. (15 ml) fresh lime juice

  • 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Portland Syrups x Anders Erickson Grenadine (or my DIY recipe*)

  • 1/2 oz. (15 ml) Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water (or any bubbly water)

*Homemade Pomegranate Grenadine

  • 450g granulated sugar

  • 300g 100% pomegranate juice

  • 20g pomegranate molasses

  • 5ml (~2g) rose water

In a medium sauce pan, combine sugar, pomegranate juice, and pomegranate molasses. Stir over heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and add rose water. Stir to combine.

Find some of these ingredients and more as part of my Curiada x Anders Erickson Collection

The doctor funk Ingredient List

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