Mele Kalikimaka Dream

This tiki-inspired Mele Kalikimaka Dream cocktail combines the warm flavors of spiced rum, bitter orange amaro, and aromatic bitters with hints of cinnamon, ginger, and citrus. Merrymeeting Spiced Rum and Amaro Amorino create a harmonious blend of sweet and bitter notes, while the addition of cinnamon syrup and ginger syrup enhances the drink with layers of spice. Garnished with cinnamon sticks and star anise, this cocktail is a tropical delight perfect for celebrating the holiday season with a touch of Hawaiian flair.

Mele Kalikimaka Dream

A tiki-inspired cocktail with spiced rum, amaro, cinnamon, and ginger, garnished with cinnamon sticks and star anise.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2-3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2-3 large chunks ginger
  • 1.50 oz. Merrymeeting Spiced Rum
  • 0.50 oz. Amaro Amorino
  • 1 oz. lime juice
  • 0.75 oz. pink grapefruit juice
  • 0.75 oz. cinnamon syrup
  • 0.25 oz. ginger syrup
  • 2 dashes aromatic bitters
  • Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
  • Anise star, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat sugar in water until dissolved.
  2. Add cinnamon sticks and bring to a boil.
  3. Allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. Allow to cool and then strain into a glass jar.
  5. Heat sugar in water until dissolved.
  6. Add ginger and bring to a boil.
  7. Allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes, then remove from heat.
  8. Allow to cool and then strain into a glass jar.
  9. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with cracked ice.
  10. Shake until chilled, then open pour into a Viski Crystal Whiskey Tumbler.
  11. Top with crushed ice and garnish with cinnamon sticks, star anise, and an edible flower, if desired.