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Tiki’s Cranium

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Tiki's Cranium

We invited Dimitrios Zahariadis, President of the U.S. Bartenders Guild, New Haven Chapter, to create a cocktail recipe that highlights his favorite RIPE Bar Juice. He chose Bajan Punch, which is an authentic Caribbean-style rum punch. Instead of using rum, however, he paired Litchfield Distillery’s Vanilla Bourbon to create a complex and rich flavor that’s perfect for the cooler fall season. Pour it into a spooky glass for an exceptionally seasonal experience!
Servings 1 Cocktail

Ingredients
  

Cocktail

  • 1½ oz. Litchfield Distillery Vanilla Bourbon
  • ½ oz. Banana liqueur (this recipe uses Giffard Banana de Brazil)
  • 3 oz. RIPE Bajan Punch
  • 5 dashes Anogostura bitters

Garnish

  • Pineapple fronds and dehydrated lime wheel

Instructions
 

  • Pour bourbon, banana liqueur, and RIPE Bajan Punch into an ice-filled shaker. Shake all ingredients and strain into a festive glass filled with crushed ice (or use a Collins glass if you want to keep it traditional). Top with more ice to overfill glass. Add five dashes of Angostura Bitters on top of the cocktail. Garnish with pineapple fronds and lime wheel.
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