Cocktail recipe

The Black Pearl

Name: The Black Pearl · Cocktail recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 40 ml Dark rum; 20 ml Coffee Liqueur; Approx. 100 ml Cola, to top; 10 ml lime juice; 1 lime wedge

The Black Pearl is bright, bubbly and built for the first round, with Dark Rum, Coffee Liqueur and Cola giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

Cocktail List 5 minutes Mocktail

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The Black Pearl

Description

The Black Pearl should feel intentional from the first sip, not like a random mixture poured over ice. The bubbles are not just there for decoration: they lift the aroma, stretch the sweetness and make Dark Rum, Coffee Liqueur and Cola feel lighter in the mouth. That is why the drink lands so well as an aperitif, a brunch serve or a first drink before food.

Keep the build cold and avoid over-stirring after the fizz goes in, because the sparkle is part of the flavour.

Ingredients

40 ml Dark rum
20 ml Coffee Liqueur
Approx. 100 ml Cola, to top
10 ml lime juice
1 lime wedge

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon

Instructions

Fill a highball glass with ice. Add dark rum and coffee liqueur. Top with cola and stir gently. Squeeze in lime juice to balance sweetness. Garnish with a lime wedge for a classic pirate look.