# The Expedition

Martin Cate’s cover-star tiki drink sets black rum and bourbon against lime, chicory coffee, three measured syrups, and soda for dark, layered refreshment.

Strength: 17% ABV before dilution

## Ingredients

- 30 ml [Fresh lime juice](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/fresh-lime-juice.md)
- 15 ml [Cinnamon syrup](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/cinnamon-syrup.md)
- 15 ml [Honey syrup](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/honey-syrup.md) — Mix equal parts honey and warm water; refrigerate and use within two weeks.
- 7.5 ml [Vanilla syrup](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/vanilla-syrup.md)
- 60 ml [Soda water](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/soda-water.md) — Use cold, freshly opened soda water.
- 7.5 ml [Coffee liqueur](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/coffee-liqueur.md) — Choose a dry, bitter New Orleans-style coffee liqueur with a clear roasted-chicory character.
- 60 ml [Black blended rum](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/black-blended-rum.md)
- 30 ml [Bourbon](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/bourbon.md)

## Glassware

Tiki mug

## Garnish

- Orchid — Use one food-safe edible orchid.
- Mint sprig — Use one fresh, aromatic sprig.

## Method

1. Add all the ingredients to a spindle blender with 360 ml crushed ice and four to six small cubes.
2. Flash-blend at high speed for five seconds, then open-pour with a gated finish into a chilled tiki mug.
3. Add more crushed ice to fill and insert a swizzle stick.

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## References

- Canonical page: https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/the-expedition
- Photograph: https://stirred.fyi/assets/cocktails/the-expedition-d6608a6a.webp
- Recipe source: https://potentpotables.app/drinks/the-expedition/