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Especial
Pineapple and rum: the taste of the Caribbean. This cocktail is also known as the Cuban Special.
Mix
1.5 shots of Light Rum
0.75 shots of Triple Sec
2 shots of Pineapple Juice
0.5 shots of Lime Juice
Shake
Add all the ingredients to the mixing tin, add lots of ice, shake thoroughly and strain into the glass over lots of ice.
Pour
Serve in a Rocks glass and garnish with an orange zest twist.
Ingredient Profile
An orange zest twist completes the Especial cocktail.
Shot by Shot Guide
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Measure 0.75 shots of Triple Sec and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 2 shots of Pineapple Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.5 shots of Lime Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Add lots of ice to the mixing tin.
Shake the drink well until condensation forms on the outside of the mixing tin.
Fill a Rocks glass with ice.
Strain the contents of the mixing tin into the glass.
Taste the cocktail and if necessary adjust the balance with a touch of extra sugar or citrus juice.
Garnish the cocktail with an orange zest twist.