Cocktail
Queens Park Swizzle
How to make a Queens Park Swizzle - the refreshing rum swizzle from Trinidad with mint, lime and Angostura. Fresh, aromatic and wonderfully cool.
5 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Queens Park Swizzle is a refreshing rum cocktail from Trinidad that is whisked directly in the glass with crushed ice, fresh mint and lime. A touch of Angostura crowns the whole thing - cool, aromatic and perfect for hot days.
Instructions
- Gently press the mint against the bottom of the highball glass.
- Add lime juice, sugar syrup and rum.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Swizzle vigorously with a swizzle stick until the glass frosts over.
- Drizzle with Angostura bitters and garnish with a mint sprig.
Garnish: Mint sprig
Pro tip: Swizzle the drink directly in the glass with a swizzle stick or bar spoon until the outside of the glass frosts over.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Queens Park Swizzle come from?
The drink comes from the Queen's Park Hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad, and is a classic of Caribbean bar culture.
What is a swizzle?
A swizzle is a cocktail category in which the ingredients are whisked with crushed ice directly in the glass using a swizzle stick.
Do I really need a swizzle stick?
No, a bar spoon works too - what matters is that the swizzling frosts the outside of the glass.
Ingredients
- Dark rum6 cl
- Lime juice2 cl
- Sugar syrup2 cl
- Mint8 leaves
- Angostura bitters4 dashes
- Crushed iceas needed
