Flaming volcano
Flaming Volcano is a cocktail made of rum, brandy, orange juice, pineapple juice, almond syrup and other ingredients are also used at times. It is a group cocktail that is served in a special ceramic bowl which is also known as a volcano bowl. The center of the bowl has a smaller crater which contains the flammable liqueur. While serving, the crater liquid is ignited to give the appearance of a flaming volcano.
Flaming Volcano Type
Flaming Volcano is a mixed drink.
Picture 1 – Flaming volcano
Flaming Volcano Primary Ingredient
Rum is the primary alcohol used in making this cocktail. The base alcohol consists mainly of rum or brandy but some even use vodka or gin according to their taste.
Flaming Volcano Ingredients
The ingredients required for serving for 2 people are:
- 1 ounce light rum
- 1 ounce brandy
- 2 ounce of unsweetened lemon juice
- 2 ounce of almond flavor syrup
- 4 ounce of orange juice
- 4 ounce of pineapple juice
Flaming Volcano Preparation
Blend all the ingredients along with two scoops of ice in a blender for about a minute. Pour the mixture in the ceramic bowl. Pour rum in the crater of the volcano bowl and ignite it with a long fireplace match. For garnishing the cocktail, slice pieces of orange or pineapple and insert it in the rim of the bowl. Maraschino cherries can be added to the drink according to the preference. The base alcohol of Flaming Volcano cocktail mainly constitutes of rum or brandy but some variation based on the taste may also include vodka or gin. Some of the other variation includes Triple Sec on the top.
Picture 2 – Flaming volcano Picture
Flaming Volcano History
Flaming Volcano is a popular cocktail in the United States. It was earlier served in drink menus of Asian restaurants and in areas where exotic island cocktails were available. It has now gained popularity across the globe. The origin of the Flaming Volcano cocktail dates back to the 50’s and 60’s in Hawaii. Others debate it to have originated during the times of Augusto Pinochet in Chile.
Flaming Volcano Served
The flamboyant drink is served in a ceramic volcano bowl with flames ignited at the center of the bowl. It is served with ice to a group with long colored straws. The long straws prevent any discomfort due to the flame and provide convenient sipping.
Flaming Volcano Garnish
The ingredients used to garnish this cocktail are orange and pineapple slices. Maraschino cherries are also used.
Flaming Volcano Drink ware
This cocktail is served in a special ceramic volcano bowl. This bowl is specially designed in such a way that the raised central hub resembles a volcano cone. The center of the ceramic bowl that looks like a volcanic crater holds the flammable liqueur. It was traditionally used in Hawaii to serve a unique cocktail during the 50’s and 60’s.
Picture 3 – Flaming volcano Image
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Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flaming_volcano
http://www.ehow.com/how_2304343_make-flaming-volcano-drink.html
http://chinese.food.com/recipe/flaming-volcano-318463
http://www.boozemixer.com/drink-recipe/flaming-volcano
http://cocktails.gourmetrecipe.com/cocktails-with-rum-flaming-volcano_l81
http://www.streetdirectory.com/food_editorials/beverages/alcoholic_drinks/how_to_drink_tequila.html