The Goon Docks Gold

An adventurous rum-based cocktail capturing the spirit of a treasure hunt. It combines the warm spice of rum with earthy, bitter notes of an Italian amaro, reminiscent of the dark, mysterious caves. A bright splash of pineapple and lime represents the treasure, all brought together in a drink perfect for adventurers.

Drink
6 ingredients
5 steps
Adventure

Gather these

Ingredients

2 ozSpiced Rum
1 ozPineapple Juice
3/4 ozFresh Lime Juice
1/4 ozFernet-Branca
1/4 ozSimple Syrup
1Garnish: Gold-dusted dehydrated lime wheel (optional)

Step by step

Instructions

1
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2
Add the spiced rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, Fernet-Branca, and simple syrup to the shaker.
3
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until well-chilled.
4
Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with a large ice cube.
5
Garnish with a gold-dusted dehydrated lime wheel to represent a pirate's doubloon.

The Inspiration

Why this drink

This cocktail is inspired by the journey of The Goonies. The spiced rum forms the pirate heart of the drink. The small amount of Fernet-Branca introduces an earthy, medicinal bitterness, evoking the dark, mossy booby-trapped caves they navigate. The bright pineapple and lime juice represent the kids' youthful energy and the gleaming gold treasure they finally discover. The name itself is a nod to their home in the Goon Docks, the very place they're fighting to save.

The Goonies · Adventure

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