Beat the heat with the Shark's Tooth Cocktail recipe! Blend light & dark Jamaican rums, fresh lime juice, pineapple juice, cane syrup, maraschino cherry syrup, and maraschino liqueur for an ideal summer cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 232
Ingredients
- 1 oz Light Rum
- 1 oz Dark Jamaican Rum
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz pineapple juice
- ½ oz cane syrup
- 1 bar spoon Maraschino liqueur
- 1 bar spoon maraschino cherry syrup - from the jar
- Crushed ice
- Maraschino cherry and pineapple slice - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Rocks Glass or Tiki Mug
- Measuring Jigger
- Shaker
- Strainer
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Prep glass: Fill a rocks glass with ice. Give it a quick stir and set it aside.
- Add Ingredients into the Shaker: In the shaker, combine 1 bar spoon maraschino cherry syrup, 1 bar spoon Maraschino liqueur, ½ oz fresh lime juice, ½ oz pineapple juice, ½ oz cane syrup, 1 oz Light Rum, and 1 oz Dark Jamaican Rum.
- Add Ice and Shake: Fill your shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain: discard the ice from your service glass and strain your drink in it.
- Add Crushed Ice and Garnish: Fill your glass with crushed ice, garnish with a pineapple flag, and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Light Rum: Any brand of light rum will work well in this cocktail. If you don’t have light rum on hand, you can substitute it with dark rum or even with a touch of agricole white rum for a stronger, earthier flavor.
- Dark Jamaican Rum: We recommend using Jamaican rum for its intense, complex flavor, but any dark rum of your choice will be great as a substitute. Spiced rum is also a great alternative.
- Fresh Lime Juice: Bottled lime juice works in a pinch, but fresh is always best for that zesty kick. Another option is to use fresh lemon juice for a slightly different citrus kick.
- Cane Syrup: If you don't have any cane sugar syrup, you can easily make some at home by mixing together equal parts of powdered cane sugar and hot water. Stir well to dissolve and let it cool down before using it. In the refrigerator, this homemade syrup will last for about a month. Honey syrup (2 parts honey to 1 part warm water) or agave nectar can be used as natural sweeteners if you prefer not to use sugar.
- Maraschino Cherry Syrup: Grenadine or regular cherry syrup can be an alternative if you still need to get maraschino cherry syrup.
- Maraschino Liqueur: If you don’t have any Maraschino liqueur on hand, you can use a bar spoon of amaretto as a substitute. For a more floral and citrus-forward twist, Italicus or Cointreau can also be used as substitutes for the maraschino liqueur. Just keep in mind that maraschino liqueur has a pretty unique flavor and is hard to replace, so the overall taste of your cocktail will change slightly if you choose to use any of these substitutes.
Making a Pitcher of Shark's Tooth Cocktail:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 oz of light rum, 8 oz of dark Jamaican rum, 4 oz of fresh lime juice, 4 oz of pineapple juice, 4 oz of cane sugar syrup, 1,5 oz of maraschino liqueur and 1,5 oz of maraschino cherry syrup.
- Mix: Combine all the ingredients in a large pitcher, add ice, and stir well.
- Serve: Strain to remove the ice, serve immediately into chilled tiki mugs or rocks glasses, and garnish each drink with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry. If you have some leftovers, make sure to keep them in the fridge (checking no ice cubes are left inside) in an airtight container.
What is a Shark’s Tooth Cocktail?
What is a Shark’s Tooth Cocktail made of – The ingredients
Collect these ingredients to prepare a Shark’s Tooth Cocktail:
- Dark Jamaican Rum: A rich and full-bodied rum, known for its bold molasses and caramel flavors, often with hints of tropical fruit and spices.
- Light Rum: A milder rum with a lighter flavor profile, typically used to complement rather than overpower other ingredients.
- Maraschino Cherry Syrup: A sweet, thick syrup from maraschino cherries that adds a deep cherry flavor and subtle almond notes.
- Maraschino Liqueur: A clear, cherry-flavored liqueur made from sour marasca cherries, with a distinct nutty, slightly floral taste.
- Fresh Lime Juice: Provides a bright, tart acidity to balance the sweetness of the cocktail.
- Pineapple Juice: A sweet and tropical juice that adds a refreshing and fruity component to the drink.
- Cane Syrup: A sweetener made from sugarcane that enhances the cocktail with its rich, natural sugar flavor.
- Maraschino Cherry & Pineapple Wedge (optional): Enhances presentation and adds a touch of extra flavor as a garnish.
