Cocktail recipe

The Black Pearl recipe.

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 recipe 5 mins Mocktail option
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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
  • Cola to top
  • 10 ml lime juice
  • 1 lime wedge

Equipment needed

Instructions

  1. 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.

Recommended glassware

Copper Mug
Copper Mug (recommended)

A chilled metal mug best known for serving mules.

300–450 ml Handled metal mug with strong temperature retention.

Best for: Moscow Mule, Irish Mule, Kentucky Mule, seasonal mule twists.

Garnish: Best with lime wedges, mint, and simple herb garnishes.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 11.8% ABV Cubed ice Mocktail option
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