Don the Beachcomber’s Nui Nui Cocktail

• 1 1/2 ozrum (Newman uses Don Q Gold)
• 1/2 ozJamaican rum (Newman uses Appleton Signature)
• 1/4 ozSt. Elizabeth's Allspice Dram
• 1/2 ozfresh lime juice
• 3/4 ozfresh orange juice
• 1/2 ozcinnamon syrup
• 1/2 ozvanilla syrup
• 3 dashesangostura bitters

Preparation

1. 1.

   Combine all of the ingredients in a shaker tin a small amount of crushed ice and shake. Pour all of the contents into a glass, top with more crushed ice, then garnish.

2. 2.

   Cinnamon Syrup: Combine 8 cinnamon sticks with 4 cups of water and 4 cups of white sugar in a saucepan and bring to medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar, remove from heat and let cool. Store in quarts without removing cinnamon sticks.

3. 3.

   Vanilla Syrup: Cut 1 vanilla bean in half, lengthwise, and use the dull side of the knife to remove the seeds. In a saucepan, combine the sliced vanilla with 6 cups of granulated sugar and 6 cups of water. Bring to medium-high heat and simmer until dissolved. Let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour before fine straining.