So this is one that I guessed on from a Half Step menu, and then found out that it’s a classic, so my recipe is off. This is much heavier on the Heering than the original, so it’s a much heavier cherry flavor.
When I saw this recipe in the book I was amazed to discover that I had all of the juices needed for it in the house already. SO MANY JUICES. The almond extract gives it a nice fragrance, and the assortment of juices ends up blending into a non-specific “tropical” flavor. This, like a lot of tiki drinks, is very easy to drink and will probably get you very drunk very quickly if you don’t watch out.
I also learned a bit about the drink’s namesake, Lapu Lapu. Who knew that making cocktails could also teach you about history?
