Official spec
- Rhum agricolefrom Martinique45 ml
- Aged rumblended15 ml
- Falernum7.5 ml
- Allspice dramSt. Elizabeth7.5 ml
- Lime juice15 ml
- Orange juice15 ml
- Honey syrup15 ml
- Angostura bitters2 dashes
Method
Blend all ingredients briefly in a blender with 12 ounces (about 340 g) of crushed ice. Pour into a tall stemmed glass and top up with more crushed ice.
Garnish
Three cherries and a rectangular piece of pineapple.
History
A tiki classic credited to Donn Beach, of Don the Beachcomber. The name is Morse code for the letter V, for victory, a reference to World War II, and the garnish of three cherries and a piece of pineapple draws the three dots and the dash. It lay forgotten for decades until it was rediscovered by Jeff Berry.
Sources: official IBA spec.
Flavor
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Pairs with
barbecue · bar snacks and charcuterie
The spices call for sweets and cold nights.