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Saturn Cocktail

A tropical tiki cocktail featuring a balanced blend of rum, citrus, and almond notes with a dramatic overproof rum float on top.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American, Tiki
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ounce light rum
  • 0.5 ounce Falernum liqueur
  • 0.5 ounce orgeat syrup
  • 0.75 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 0.25 ounce simple syrup
  • 0.5 ounce dark rum 151 proof or higher float
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • Lemon wheel or lime wheel optional garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Bar spoon
  • Coupe glass or similar cocktail glass
  • Citrus juicer or reamer
  • Small pouring spoon for floating the rum

Method
 

  1. Chill a coupe glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes.
  2. Measure 1 ounce light rum, 0.5 ounce Falernum liqueur, and 0.5 ounce orgeat syrup using a jigger.
  3. Measure 0.75 ounce fresh lemon juice and 0.5 ounce fresh lime juice separately.
  4. Combine the light rum, Falernum, orgeat syrup, lemon juice, lime juice, and 0.25 ounce simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
  5. Add crushed ice to the shaker until two-thirds full.
  6. Shake vigorously for 10 to 12 seconds until well chilled and slightly frothy.
  7. Strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass, filling it about three-quarters full.
  8. Slowly pour 0.5 ounce overproof dark rum (151 proof or higher) over the back of a bar spoon to float on top.
  9. Garnish with a lemon wheel or lime wheel and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve immediately and stir gently before sipping to blend the layers.