The John The Baptist is a tiki cocktail that was created by Long Thai in New York City, New York. Unlike other tiki drinks, this one takes inspiration from Ireland and uses blended Irish whiskey in place of the usual rum. It then pairs the spirit with an unexpected list of ingredients, including apricot, white chocolate, pineapple, pistachio, cream, matcha green tea, absinthe, mint, and nutmeg, to make a thick and rich recipe with a light green color fit for St. Patrick’s Day.
Add whiskey, apricot brandy, white crème de cacao, pineapple juice, pistachio syrup, half & half, coconut matcha green tea powder mix, and absinthe to a shaker.
Fill shaker with cubed ice.
Shake for 10-20 seconds.
Add fresh cracked ice to a tiki mug or highball glass.
Using a Hawthorne strainer, strain into tiki mug or highball glass.
Garnish with mint sprig and grated nutmeg.