Across The Pacific
A bitter and citrus rum cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 18.8% ABV ∙
Across The Pacific is a tiki sour of Caribbean aged rum and overproof Jamaican rum with amaro, lime and orgeat, shaken and served over crushed ice.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Caribbean aged rum 30 mlJamaican-style overproof aged rum 15 mlAmaro 15 mlLime juice 25 mlOrgeat (almond) syrup 15 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 2 dashes (opt.)
- Strain into the glass filled with crushed ice
- Dust with freshly grated nutmeg and garnish with a lime wheel
Tips
- Measure the overproof Jamaican rum exactly. It's only 15 ml against 30 ml of Caribbean rum, yet it carries most of the aroma, and a heavy pour buries the amaro and lime.
History
The Across the Pacific is a modern cocktail credited to Meaghan Dorman, bar director and partner of Raines Law Room and Dear Irving in New York City. It is generally dated to 2020, when Dorman developed the recipe at Raines Law Room. The drink is built as a variation on the Mai Tai, replacing the orange liqueur typically used in that cocktail with an Italian amaro, most commonly Averna.
FAQ
What is in an Across the Pacific?
Caribbean aged rum (30 ml) and overproof Jamaican rum (15 ml), with 15 ml amaro such as Averna, 25 ml fresh lime juice and 15 ml orgeat. Two dashes of aromatic bitters are optional.
Is Across the Pacific shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The lime juice and orgeat need a hard shake to chill and mix evenly with the rum and amaro.
What glass is Across the Pacific served in?
An old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice, finished with grated nutmeg and a lime wheel.
Can I use one rum instead of two in Across the Pacific?
You can, but it won't taste the same. The Caribbean aged rum gives smooth body, while the 15 ml of overproof Jamaican rum carries most of the aroma, a sharp, funky note one rum alone can't match.
