Saturn Recipe
The gin tiki outlier — passion fruit, orgeat, and falernum flash-blended into a frosty, spice-flecked cooler. Created by J. Ray Snyder for a 1967 cocktail competition; a gin-based tiki drink with passion fruit and orgeat.
What Makes It Special
The gin tiki outlier — passion fruit, orgeat, and falernum flash-blended into a frosty, spice-flecked cooler. Built on gin, it shows the tiki format at its best: tropical and citrusy, finished tiki.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Gin
- 0.5 oz Passion fruit syrup
- 0.5 oz Orgeat
- 0.25 oz Falernum
- 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
- Mint sprig and orange slice, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender with 1 cup of crushed ice.
- Flash-blend 5-8 seconds until smooth but still textured.
- Pour into a tiki mug over additional crushed ice.
- Garnish with mint and an orange slice.
The History Behind the Recipe
Created by J. Ray Snyder for a 1967 cocktail competition; a gin-based tiki drink with passion fruit and orgeat.
Presentation and Visual Appeal
Serve tiki in tiki mug or hurricane glass, garnished with mint sprig and orange slice. Expect a golden-orange frost pour over crushed ice.
Pro Tips and Variations
Flash-blend, don't liquify. Five seconds keeps the texture tiki drinks need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I lack falernum?
A small pinch of ground clove plus extra orgeat approximates it, but falernum is worth buying for tiki.
