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French Polynesian

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A shaken tiki drink that layers cognac, rhum agricole and demerara rum with grapefruit and lemon juice, orange liqueur, Bénédictine and a few drops of absinthe. Sharp citrus over a deep, herbal base, topped with a mint sprig; created by Jim Castle in Portland, Oregon in 2013.

Similar names: Polynesian Pearl Diver, Polynesian Remedy

Jim Castle of Portland, Oregon, created the French Polynesian in 2013, the year Bastille Day happened to fall during Tiki Kon.

Method
Shaken
Glass
tiki
Difficulty
Hard
Flavor Profile
Fruity
Herbal
Sour
Tropical

Ingredients

Servings:
1
Your bar: 0/12
Simple Syrup
15 ml
2:1, see note
Angostura Bitters
2 dash
B.G. Reynolds
15 ml
Bénédictine
15 ml
Cognac
45 ml
Mint Sprig
1 spg
Grapefruit Juice
30 ml
white
Lemon Juice
30 ml
Absinthe
6 drops
Orange Liqueur
15 ml
Rhum Agricole
15 ml
Demerara Rum
15 ml
🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free

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Instructions

  1. Mix the ingredients by shaking them over small ice pieces.
  2. Pour the mixture directly into a tall tiki glass without straining.
  3. Add more volume with crushed ice on top.
  4. Finish by adding a mint sprig and give it a gentle tap for aroma release.

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