The Privateer is a modern tiki cocktail that was created by Chris Vanderginst at Mutiny Bar in Detroit, Michigan. It was his belief that tiki “should evolve with the people and the community” and that bartenders should continue to innovate with spirits outside of the classic rum when choosing a base. His choice of tequila here is an example of that; by using a non-traditional base spirit and pairing it with other classic tiki flavors such as passion fruit, pineapple, and lime, he created an inventive variation on a classic template.
Pour Tajín onto a plate, rub part of outer rim of a lowball or tiki glass with lime wedge, and roll rim of glass in Tajín until coated.
Add tequila, passion fruit syrup, pineapple juice, lime juice, and bitters to a shaker.
Fill shaker with cubed ice.
Shake for 10-20 seconds.
Fill rimmed lowball or tiki glass with fresh cracked ice.
Using a Hawthorne strainer, strain into rimmed lowball or tiki glass.
Garnish with flamed rosemary sprig.