A Night in Old Mandalay (aka "Bamboo Breeze")
Difficulty: 2 (Moderate - requires shaking, muddling, or 4+ ingredients)
Type: Highball
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz aged rum
- 1/2 oz dark rum
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1)
- 1/4 oz ginger liqueur
- 2 dashes Angostura
Instructions:
- Shake with ice until cold.
- Strain over crushed ice.
- Garnish with mint and candied ginger.
Description:
A Night in Old Mandalay isn’t just another cocktail—it’s got a personality all its own. Spice‑glow and tropical depth—an old‑world tiki postcard in a glass. From the very first sip, you get a sense that this drink was crafted with more than refreshment in mind—it was built for atmosphere. It carries the carefree energy of a 1970s poolside party, all bright colors, big laughs, and good trouble brewing.
But the real magic of A Night in Old Mandalay is in how it adapts to the moment. Follow the recipe—Shake with ice until cold., Strain over crushed ice., Garnish with mint and candied ginger.—and you’ve got a drink that can wear many hats. Share it with friends and it becomes a conversation starter, serve it at dinner and it’s the classy guest everyone remembers, or sip it solo and it feels like the wise old bartender leaning in to share a secret. A Night in Old Mandalay doesn’t just quench thirst; it sets a mood, and once you’ve had one, you’ll be thinking about the next time you invite it back to your glass.