2 oz rum
1 oz curacao
1/2 oz grenadine
1/2 oz orgeat syrup -- or amaretto
1/2 tsp powdered sugar
1/2 whole lime -- juice only
Directions
Zap in a blender all l of the above and serve it over crushed ice for
more than one drink make the measurements: 1 part grenadine
1 part grenadine
2 parts Curacao
4 parts rum (a half a lime per every two oz. of rum measured
and a half teaspoon of sugar.) That's pretty simple.
Recipe By : The Net
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Alcohol; Beverage
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