Meridian Mist
A sultry, velvet-textured tiki masterpiece that balances the richness of coconut with a sharp, spice-laden pineapple kick.
mostly unattended — the clock does the work
Reverse-engineered from Velvet Lagoon · Singapore
Ingredients
for 2 servings
- 150 mldark spiced rum
- 60 mlcoconut milk — full-fat
- 90 mlpineapple juice — freshly squeezed
- 40 gbrown sugar
- 120 mlwater
- 4allspice berries — crushed
- 1 tspground ginger
- 15 mllime juice
- 1 leafpineapple leafoptional
Equipment
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- ✓stovetop
What cooks learned
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Method
- 1
Combine brown sugar, water, crushed allspice berries, and ground ginger in a saucepan.
15 min · 2 min attention⏱ thickened and fragrant · 15 minDone when: thickened and fragrant
→ spiced syrup
- 2
Remove the spiced syrup from heat and let it cool completely.
10 min · 1 min attention - 3
Combine dark spiced rum, coconut milk, pineapple juice, lime juice, and 30ml of the cooled spiced syrup in a shaker.
2 min - 4
Fill the shaker with plenty of ice and shake vigorously until the exterior is frosted.
1 minDone when: frothy and well-chilled
- 5
Strain into a tall glass filled with crushed ice.
1 min - 6
Garnish with a pineapple leaf and serve immediately.
1 min