Ingredients

  • 1 ozOverproof white rum(Wray & Nephew preferred)
  • ¾ ozGreen Chartreuse
  • ¾ ozVelvet falernum
  • ¾ ozFresh lime juice

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10-12 seconds.
  3. Double strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Serve immediately—no garnish needed.

📜 History

Gregor de Gruyther created the Nuclear Daiquiri at LAB bar in London around 2005. The cocktail lives up to its explosive name, combining Wray & Nephew overproof rum with green Chartreuse for a potent, complex drink. De Gruyther was exploring how to build cocktails around high-proof spirits without diluting their character. The velvet falernum provides tropical spice and sweetness that bridges the rum and Chartreuse, while fresh lime juice keeps everything balanced despite the formidable alcohol content. The Nuclear Daiquiri has become a cult favorite among bartenders who appreciate bold, unapologetically strong cocktails.

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