Upgraded Mind Eraser Recipe

By
Jeff Lucas
Jeff Lucas
Jeff Lucas enjoys traveling the world in search of new cocktails and exotic spirits. He is based in New York and holds a Barsmarts Wired certificate.
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Updated Sep. 23, 2020
Mind Eraser cocktail
Jeff Lucas

Despite the name, the classic Mind Eraser is really just a watered down Black Russian. This version subs in mighty 151-proof rum to give it a little more kick. It's worth seeking out Lemon Hart 151 for its rich, bold flavor.

Recipe Facts

Active: 5 mins
Total: 5 mins
Serves: 1 serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces aged rum (such as Diplomatico Reserva)

  • 1/2 ounce 151 rum (such as Lemon Hart 151)

  • 3/4 ounce coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua Midnight)

  • 1/4 ounce molasses

  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

  • 3/4 ounce lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

  • 2 ounces soda water

Directions

  1. Combine aged rum and 151 rum, coffee liqueur, molasses, bitters, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into ice-filled glass.

  2. Top with soda water and lightly stir to combine.

Special Equipment

Cocktail shaker

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
225 Calories
0g Fat
15g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 225
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 9mg 44%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 137mg 3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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