At a Glance
Category: Rum Cocktails
Glass: Highball glass
Garnish: Mint sprig
Ingredients
- 2 oz rum
- 0.75 oz lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 8-10 mint leaves
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Method
Build over crushed ice with muddled mint and swizzle until frosted, then float bitters on top.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Highball glass
Garnish: Mint sprig
Background & History
Named for the Queen's Park Hotel in Trinidad, where it's said to have been created in the early 20th century.
For more on this, see Cocktail Recipe Directory and Rum Cocktails.