IG-88's Target Lock
For those who prefer their droids with a bit more edge, this potent Mai Tai riff embodies the assassin droid IG-88's precise and deadly efficiency. It features a robust, split rum base with overproof rum for extra impact, and a subtle saline solution to perfectly target your palate. Just a quick saline solution (easy to make at home) would complete this mission.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Dark Aged Rum
- 1 oz Overproof Rum
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Orgeat
- 0.5 oz Orange Curaçao
- 3 drops Saline Solution
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Double strain into a droid-shaped tiki mug filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a charred lime wheel and a brandied cherry.
Glassware: Droid-shaped Tiki Mug
Garnish: Charred lime wheel, brandied cherry
History
This Mai Tai riff takes the classic structure and infuses it with a darker, more assertive personality. By incorporating overproof rum and a few drops of saline solution, it creates a more intense and focused flavor profile, reflecting the bounty hunter IG-88's unwavering pursuit and metallic precision.