Deep-Sea Diver Recipe

Name: Deep-Sea Diver
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 lime, cut into 1/4-in.-thick wheels; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup (2 oz.) dark rum; 1/4 cup (2 oz.) overproof light rum; 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime); 1 1/2 tablespoons (3/4 oz.) light rum; 1 1/2 tablespoons (3/4 oz.) Cointreau or other orange-flavored liqueur; 1 1/2 teaspoons Lime Syrup; 1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar; Fresh cracked ice; Lime wheel

Servings: persons

1 lime, cut into 1/4-in.-thick wheels
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup (2 oz.) dark rum
1/4 cup (2 oz.) overproof light rum
2 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
1 1/2 tablespoons (3/4 oz.) light rum
1 1/2 tablespoons (3/4 oz.) Cointreau or other orange-flavored liqueur
1 1/2 teaspoons Lime Syrup
1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar
Fresh cracked ice
Lime wheel

1
Prepare the Lime Syrup: Combine lime wheels, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium-high. Bring to a simmer, stirring often until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Remove and discard lime wheels, reserving syrup. Refrigerate syrup in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
2
Prepare the Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; add dark rum, overproof rum, lime juice, light rum, Cointreau, Lime Syrup, and powdered sugar. Cover with lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a large highball glass filled with fresh cracked ice. Add more Lime Syrup, if desired. Garnish with a lime wheel. Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lime, cut into 1/4-in.-thick wheels, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 1/4 cup (2 oz.) dark rum, and more.

Yes, Deep-Sea Diver falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Deep-Sea Diver

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