Cobra's fang

Cobra's Fang is a classic tiki cocktail that was popularized in the mid-20th century. It is known for its potent combination of rum, citrus juices, and exotic spices, which are representative of the Polynesian-inspired tiki culture.

History

The Cobra's Fang cocktail was first created in the 1930s by Don the Beachcomber, a pioneer of the tiki bar and tiki cocktail movement in the United States. Don the Beachcomber's original recipe called for a specific type of rum known as Demerara rum, which is a dark, rich rum produced in the Demerara River region of Guyana.

Ingredients

The Cobra's Fang cocktail typically includes the following ingredients:

• Demerara rum
• Fresh lime juice
• Fresh orange juice
• Falernum, a sweet syrup used in Caribbean and tropical drinks
• Grenadine, a commonly used bar syrup
• Angostura bitters, a concentrated bitters made of water, alcohol, herbs and spices
• A dash of Absinthe

Preparation

To prepare a Cobra's Fang, all ingredients are combined in a cocktail shaker with ice. The mixture is then shaken until well chilled and strained into a tiki mug or highball glass filled with crushed ice. The cocktail is typically garnished with a mint sprig and a slice of fresh fruit.

Variations

There are many variations of the Cobra's Fang cocktail. Some recipes substitute the Demerara rum with other types of rum, such as Jamaican rum or white rum. Others add additional fruit juices or different types of bitters.

In Popular Culture

The Cobra's Fang has been featured in various forms of media, including books, films, and television shows, often in scenes depicting tiki bars or tropical settings.

See Also

• Tiki culture
• Don the Beachcomber
• Tiki cocktails
• Rum
• Cocktail shaker