Nui Nui in a tiki mug with crushed ice and a long orange zest

Cocktail

Nui Nui

How to make a Nui Nui - the spicy tiki classic by Don the Beachcomber of rum, lime, orange, cinnamon syrup, vanilla and allspice. Complex and aromatic.

6 minPrep time
advancedDifficulty
Tiki mugGlass
1Serving(s)

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The Nui Nui is a spicy tiki classic by Don the Beachcomber: gold rum meets lime, orange and a refined spice blend of cinnamon, vanilla and allspice. Complex and aromatic, it unfolds its flavor layer by layer. A drink for true tiki connoisseurs.

Instructions

  1. Add rum, lime and orange juice to the shaker.
  2. Add cinnamon syrup, vanilla syrup and allspice liqueur.
  3. Shake hard with crushed ice.
  4. Pour into a tiki mug filled with crushed ice.
  5. Garnish with a long orange zest and serve.

Garnish: Orange zest

Pro tip: The Allspice Dram and cinnamon syrup make the Nui Nui a spicy experience - work your way up to the spice level slowly so the spices do not dominate.

Frequently asked questions

Who invented the Nui Nui?

The Nui Nui is a classic by Don the Beachcomber from the 1930s and is one of the spiciest tiki drinks.

What is Allspice Dram?

Allspice Dram is an allspice liqueur with intense clove and cinnamon notes that gives the drink its spicy depth.

Why is the Nui Nui considered advanced?

Balancing the many spicy components requires experience so that no aroma overpowers another.

Ingredients

  • Gold rum6 cl
  • Lime juice2 cl
  • Orange juice1.5 cl
  • Cinnamon syrup1 cl
  • Vanilla syrup1 cl
  • Allspice liqueur (Allspice Dram)1 cl