Cobra's Fang
Base Spirit
Rum
Flavour Type
Boozy, Sweet, Fruity
Cocktail Type
Exotic
A flavorful tiki cocktail with a potent blend of rums, fassionola, falernum, and citrus, with a hint of bitters and absinthe.
Origin/History
Invented by Donn Beach in 1937, the Cobra's Fang is known for its exotic ingredients and vibrant taste, symbolizing the tiki culture's allure.
Serving Instructions
Shake all ingredients with ice, strain over ice into a highball glass, garnish with mint sprig and lime wheel.
Occassion
Tiki bars, Cocktail parties
Year of Creation
1937
Classic/Modern
Exotic
Garnishes
Mint sprig, Lime wheel
Aroma
Citrus, Spicy, Sweet
Texture/Consistency
Smooth, Rich
Pairings
Spicy or savory snacks, Tropical fruits
Fun Facts
Named after a dog called Bushwackit quickly became a signature drink in the tiki bar culture and symbolizes the exoticadventurous spirit of tiki cocktails.
Shaking/Stirring Instructions
Shake until well-chilled and strain into the glass.
Ingredients
- Dark Jamaican Rum
- 151 Demerara Rum
- Velvet falernum
- Fassionola
- Lime juice
- Orange juice
- Absinthe
- Angostura bitters
Preparation Method
- 30 ml Dark Jamaican Rum
- 30 ml 151 Demerara Rum
- 15 ml Velvet falernum
- 15 ml Fassionola
- 15 ml Lime juice
- 15 ml Orange juice
- 1 dash Absinthe
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
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