Difficulty: Medium

Carioca Quencher

A refreshing midcentury highball cocktail created by Paul Child (husband of chef Julia Child). A sort of cross between a tropical tiki drink and a classic Rum Collins

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What you need

Serve in a Collins glass

Garnish 3 Drops Angostura Bitters

Ingredients

How to make

Shake & strain first 4 ingredients over crushed ice, top with soda then add more ice & garnish with bitters

Contains

Captain Morgan Original

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Britvic Lime Cordial

Bols Apricot Brandy

London Essence Soda Water

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