Swizzling Queen's Rum Mint Delight

This Queen’s Park Swizzle cocktail is a delightful combination of demerara rum, lime juice, rich demerara sugar syrup, and fresh mint, brought together with a hint of Angostura bitters. The demerara sugar adds a rich, bold flavor with a hint of molasses, making this cocktail a refreshing and flavorful choice. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a warm day or to impress guests at a summer gathering.

Swizzling Queen's Rum Mint Delight

A refreshing and flavorful cocktail made with demerara rum, lime juice, rich demerara sugar syrup, and fresh mint, topped with a hint of Angostura bitters.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz demerara rum
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 3/4 oz rich demerara sugar syrup (2:1)
  • Small handful of mint
  • 2-4 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Mint sprigs (for garnish)
  • Crushed ice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the rich simple syrup by simmering 2 cups of demerara sugar with 1 cup of water until dissolved, then cool and refrigerate.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, muddle mint, lime juice, and rich simple syrup.
  3. Add the demerara rum to the shaker and give it a quick shake.
  4. Pour the mixture into a tall highball glass or tiki mug.
  5. Fill the glass with crushed ice and use a swizzle stick to gently mix the drink until frost forms on the glass.
  6. Add 2-4 dashes of Angostura bitters and top with more crushed ice.
  7. Garnish with a generous bouquet of mint and serve.