Grenadya Swizzle
COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 6 to 7 Mint Leaves
- 60 ml Dark Rum
- 30 ml Passion Fruit Syrup
- 15 ml Fresh Lime Juice
- 5-6 Dashes of Angostura Bitters
GARNISH:
- Mint Sprig
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Slap the mint to release the aroma.
• In a cocktail glass combine mint leaves, rum, passion fruit syrup and lime juice.
• Add crushed ice, so the glass is at least half full.
• Swizzle until the ingredients fully mix and chill.
• Top with more crushed ice and Angostura bitters.
• Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Cocktail author: Jason Calvanese.
For tropical drink lovers Queen’s Park Swizzle is a cocktail, that needs no introduction: a delicious combination of mint, rum and bitters, that inspired quite a few riffs and variations. Grenadya Swizzle is one more cocktail following in its footsteps.
Base of the cocktail is molasses rich dark rum with notes of tropical spice and dried fruits, steering the cocktail in a distinct direction. Passionfruit syrup further expands on the tropical theme with a delicate balance between sweet and tart as well as its unique flavour profile. Addition of lime juice, the staple of tropical drinks, provides the fresh tart kick with mint giving a further cooling herbaceous effect. Finally, the Angostura bitters, give the cocktail not only the signature look, but a boost of bold tropical spice notes.
Grenadya Swizzle is a tasty tropical cocktail and a fruitier take on the classic Queen’s Park Swizzle bursting with flavour from the very first sip. If you love tropical tiki style drinks, I highly recommend giving this a try.
