Arrack is an alcoholic spirit made from the fermented sap of the coconut flower. Cultivation of this ambrosia is done by famous toddy tappers who climb coconuts and cross from one to another via a maze of ropes. Any Arrack connoisseur will tell you the best Arrack in Sri Lanka is Ceylon Arrack. Here we share some delectable cocktails and punches for you to recreate.
Arrack cocktails can either be reinventions of classics or completely new creations. This coconut spirit is best paired with fruits and other light spirits, and is also a great mixer for all sorts of punch. Ceylon Arrack is exported internationally and has been used in creative cocktail recipes all over Europe.
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The Tusker
Arrack is a great mixer for punch. The Toddy Tapper’s Punch is a celebration of Sri Lanka. The toddy tapper’s are the brave artisans that climb coconut trees to harvest the coconut flower sap. This cocktail is an ode to them and the tea they drink after they day is over.
See the recipe on: Ceylon Arrack
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Aliya
In Sinhala, Aliya means Elephant. The Aliya cocktail is a classic, as ancient as the old kings of Sri Lanka. The main mixer in this cocktail is fresh coconut water or coconut water cubes. If you aren’t into coconut water you can replace it with a classic ginger ale.
See the recipe on: Ceylon Arrack
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Kandy
The Kandy Arrack cocktail is perfect as an after dinner drink. Mixed with creme de cacao, Frangelico, vanilla and a twist of orange. This cocktail was created by Luca Cordiglieri in London and is a regular on the menu at China Tang in the Dorchester Hotel.
See the recipe on: Ceylon Arrack
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Island Currency
With a base of muddled pineapple and paprika syrup, the Island Currency is rich and tropical with a twist. Created by Anne Laure Groubert at the Callooh Callay, this drink will delight any day on the beach.
See the recipe on: Ceylon Arrack
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Toddy Tapper’s Punch
Arrack is a great mixer for punch. The Toddy Tapper’s Punch is a celebration of Sri Lanka. The toddy tapper’s are the brave artisans that climb coconut trees to harvest the coconut flower sap. This cocktail is an ode to them and the tea they drink after they day is over.
See the recipe on: Ceylon Arrack
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Milk Punch\Old Ceylon
Even though it takes hours to macerate, it’s worth the wait. Lots of spices and seeds together with arrack, rum and brandy, create a spiced punch that is later finished off with cold milk and a dash of lime poured over ice.
See the recipe on: Ceylon Arrack