Doctor Funk

• Light rum
  45 ml (1.5 oz)

  Aged or white rum works well
• Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Always use fresh for the brightest flavor
• Grenadine
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Quality grenadine makes a big difference
• Absinthe (or pastis)
  10 ml (0.25 oz)

  A little goes a long way
• Simple syrup
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Adjust to taste
• Club soda
  60 ml (2 oz)

  For topping
• Crushed ice
  30 ml (1 oz)

  As needed

• Shaker
• Strainer
• Jigger
• Bar spoon
• Highball glass

1. 1

   Add the rum, lime juice, grenadine, absinthe, and simple syrup to a shaker filled with crushed ice.

2. 2

   Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds until well chilled.

3. 3

   Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh crushed ice.

4. 4

   Top with club soda and gently stir with a bar spoon to combine.

5. 5

   Garnish and serve immediately.

• Refreshing and perfectly balanced—ideal for summer sipping.
• Unique herbal twist from absinthe sets it apart from classic tiki drinks.
• Gorgeous to look at, with a beautiful blush from grenadine.
• Easy to customize to your preferred sweetness and strength.
• Rich history and a fun backstory add conversation value at any gathering.

Doctor Funk was originally crafted in the early 20th century by Dr. Bernard Funk, a German physician practicing in Samoa. The recipe first appeared in print in the 1930s and was later popularized by legendary tiki icons like Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic. It was designed as a ‘medicinal’ tonic—rumored to revive the spirit and refresh the body, thanks to its lively combination of flavors and its modest dash of absinthe. Over the years, Doctor Funk has become a staple of tiki bars worldwide, beloved for its unique balance of herbal, citrus, and rum notes.