The Cobra’s Fang is a tropical Tiki drink that originated at Don the Beachcomber’s iconic bar in the 1930s. It’s packed with exotic flavors and a blend of rum, citrus, and the essential fassionola syrup. To get the perfect texture, this cocktail is best made in a blender, delivering a frothy, icy treat that will transport you to a tropical getaway.
Cobra’s Fang Cocktail Recipe
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
6
minutesCalories
251
kcal
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Ingredients
45 ml 1 1/2 fl oz dark rum
22.5 ml 3/4 fl oz 151-proof rum
22.5 ml 3/4 fl oz fresh lime juice
15 ml 1/2 fl oz falernum (spiced syrup)
15 ml 1/2 fl oz fresh orange juice
10 ml 1/3 fl oz fassionola syrup
1 dash 1 dash Angostura bitters
1 dash 1 dash absinthe
Crushed ice
Equipment
Blender- Jigger
- Tiki mug or highball glass
Instructions
- Measure out the dark rum, 151-proof rum, lime juice, falernum, orange juice, fassionola syrup, Angostura bitters, and absinthe.
- Add all the ingredients, including 1 cup of crushed ice, to your blender.
- Blend on high for about 10-15 seconds until the mixture is smooth and frothy.
- Pour the blended mixture into a Tiki mug or highball glass.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint, an orange slice, or a lime wheel for a colorful, tropical look.
Notes
- If you don’t have fassionola syrup on hand, you can make a quick version by blending passion fruit, strawberries, and sugar. This will bring a similar tropical sweetness to the drink.
