Fu Manchu

Material Components

  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon green crème de menthe
  • 1 teaspoon sugar syrup
  • 1 teaspoon orange Curaçao
  • 1/2 teaspoon triple sec
  • 1 ounce lightly aged column still rum

Vessel

sour glass

Garnish

lime wedge speared to a green cocktail cherry

Preparation

  1. Shake with ice cubes.
  2. Strain into a chilled sour glass.
  3. Garnish with a lime wedge speared to a green cocktail cherry.

Notes

I debated making this drink, since it's named after some old racist movies. But the name Fu Manchu is in the public consciousness thanks to the (excellent) mustache worn by the titular character, and it's worthwhile to acknowledge its problematic past.

That said, it's a surprisingly good drink! The crème de menthe is pretty subtle if you're worried about it, and complimented nicely by the other flavors. Bottom line: enjoy the drink; don't be racist.