Pirate's Minted Treasure

This cocktail is a delightful twist on the classic capriosca, incorporating the rich flavors of dark rum. The raw sugar syrup complements the sweetness of the rum and gin, while the torn mint leaves add a refreshing herbal note. Served over crushed ice with a squeeze of lime, this Pirate's Minted Treasure is a true delight for rum lovers.

Pirate's Minted Treasure

A refreshing variation of the classic capriosca cocktail, enriched with dark rum, mint, and lime.

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Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz raw sugar syrup
  • 1 oz Mount Gay or dark Havana rum
  • 1 oz gin
  • 10 torn mint leaves
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 2 lime quarters
  • Juice of half a lime

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine raw sugar syrup, dark rum, gin, torn mint leaves, and the juice of half a lime.
  2. Add crushed ice to the shaker.
  3. Shake the mixture well.
  4. Strain and pour the cocktail into a highball glass.
  5. Garnish with lime quarters.