Nui Nui

[Texas TikiGod]

This is a nice little Tiki drink.. Nui Nui in Hawaiian means very very, or very large. Its normally made with equal parts Allspice dram, Cinnamon and Vanilla syrup. This version substitute the Allspice dram (liqueur)with syrup. This drink is not the same if made with commercial syrups so home made is recommended. You can make a shortcut: 1/2 oz simple syrup 2 crushed and finely ground allspice berries 1/8 tsp. of cinnamon 1 dash of vanilla Mix together and heat for 15 seconds in the microwave.

* 1/2 oz Fresh Lime juice
* 1/2 oz Fresh Orange Juice
* 1 tsp Cinnamon syrup
* 1 tsp Allspice syrup
* 1 tsp Vanilla syrup
* 2 oz Virgin islands Rum
* 1 dash Angostura Bitters
* 4 oz Crushed ice

THE SYRUPS Allspice syrup: Place 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water and 6 level tablsp crushed dried allspice berries into a saucepan. Heat until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let sit 2 hrs.Strain and refridgerate. Cinnamon syrup: Do the same but use 3 crushed cinnamon (Ceylon - real cinnamon not cassia) sticks. Vanilla syrup: Same procedure but use 3 vanilla beans, scrape out the seeds.
NUI NUI * 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice * 1/2 oz Orange juice * 1 tsp Cinnamon-infused sugar syrup * 1 tsp Allspice-infused sugar syrup * 1 tsp Vanilla syrup * 2 oz Virgin Islands rum * 1 dash Angostura bitters * 4 oz Crushed ice Put everything in blender, saving ice for last. Blend at high speed for approximately 5 seconds. Pour into a tall glass. Add crushed ice to fill. Sink an orange peel into the drink with peel hanging over the glass edge as a garnish.