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Aku Aku
Posted: July 28, 2026
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The Aku Aku is a classic tiki cocktail that marries light and gold rum with peach schnapps, fresh lime juice, and pineapple juice. Named after the Easter Island moai statues, this tropical blend is fruity, layered, and full of Polynesian spirit. It is a timeless addition to any tiki repertoire.
Ingredients
1 oz Light Rum
2 oz Pineapple Juice
0.75 oz Lime Juice
0.5 oz Peach Schnapps
0.5 oz Gold Rum
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Strain into a tiki mug or highball glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry.