The Aruba Tourism Authority introduces us to the famous Aruba Ariba -- This fun and fabulous cocktail is a tropical favorite among Aruba-devotees.
The Aruba Ariba uses coecoei, which is a centuries old Aruban liquor first made by the island's Indian tribes. The liquor has a distinctive red color, derived from one of its prime ingredients -- the sap from the "kukwisa" or agave plant, which is mixed with rum and cane sugar.
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TRY THIS AT HOME: Aruba Ariba
1/2 oz vodka
1/2 oz 151 rum (better if using Ron Rico from Aruba)
1/8 oz Coecoei
1/8 oz Creme de Banana
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1/2 cup pineapple juice OR you're favorite "punch drink"
Splash of Grenadine
Do not shake, just stir lightly. Top with a "flag" toothpick and a cherry and orange. Top with Grand Marnier.
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Posted online 05/01/01.
