Rum · Tiki · IBA official

IBA Tiki

Rich rum with toasted almond and orange, tropical but not overly sweet.

Tiki mug · crushed ice
  • 60 ml2 ozaged rum
  • 15 ml0.5 ozorange curacao
  • 15 ml0.5 ozorgeat
  • 15 ml0.5 ozlime juice
  • 1 dashAngostura bitters

Garnish: mint sprig and fruit slice

Method
Shaken
Strength
~22% ABV
Difficulty
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Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with crushed ice.
  2. Shake briefly.
  3. Pour unstrained into a tiki mug.
  4. Garnish with mint and a slice of fruit.

The story

The IBA added this one as a kind of official entry point into tiki drinking, built on the same rum, orange and almond backbone that nearly every classic tiki drink shares. It plays it straight rather than trying to outdo any one specific tiki bar's house recipe.

Flavour

Boozy
Sweet
Fruity
Sour
Citrus
Rich
Herbal

Quick answers

IBA Tiki questions

How do you make a IBA Tiki?

Add all ingredients to a shaker with crushed ice. Shake briefly. Pour unstrained into a tiki mug. Garnish with mint and a slice of fruit. You need 60 ml (2 oz) aged rum, 15 ml (0.5 oz) orange curacao, 15 ml (0.5 oz) orgeat, 15 ml (0.5 oz) lime juice and 1 dash Angostura bitters.

What's in a IBA Tiki?

Aged rum, orange curacao, orgeat, lime juice and Angostura bitters, garnished with mint sprig and fruit slice.

Is a IBA Tiki shaken or stirred?

Shaken. Shaking chills, dilutes and aerates the citrus or cream.

What glass is a IBA Tiki served in?

A tiki mug, over crushed ice.

How strong is a IBA Tiki?

About 22% ABV once it is diluted, about as strong as a glass of fortified wine.

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