Tropical Journalist

This cocktail, originally created in 1995, is a refreshing and citrusy blend of dark rum, triple sec, apricot liqueur, and lime juice. The Tropical Journalist, with its roots in Latin-inspired mixology, delivers a balance of sweet and tangy flavors that is sure to delight your taste buds.

Tropical Journalist

A refreshing and citrusy cocktail with dark rum, triple sec, apricot liqueur, and lime juice.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz dark rum
  • 1/2 oz triple sec (preferably Combier)
  • 1/2 oz apricot liqueur (preferably Rothman & Winter)
  • 1/2 oz lime juice

Instructions

  1. Combine the dark rum, triple sec, apricot liqueur, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker three-quarters filled with ice.
  2. Shake the ingredients until chilled, for about 15 seconds.
  3. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.