Rich Nana Jamma
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September 2, 2025
The Rich Nana Jamma proves that dark rum isn’t just for summer nights — it can carry you straight into fall. With Goslings Black Seal as the anchor, this cocktail layers PX sherry’s raisined depth, spiced banana coconut cream, and chai rooibos for a blend that’s tropical yet comforting. It’s playful, rich, and a little nostalgic, the kind of drink that feels like a beach holiday but still brings you back home to autumn warmth.
Recipe: David Wade (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Photo: Reece Sims
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The inspiration behind this cocktail, as explained by bartender David Wade, “Dark Rum goes great with tropical flavours but also with fall flavours. Who goes down south in the fall? Nana’s sure do. So this is a rich, spiced, and fun coconut cocktail with banana, perfect for a relaxed day on the beach but can still remind you of home. Shoutout Nana Jamma.“
Rich Nana Jamma
Difficulty: ModerateFlavor Camps: Sour, Sweet, Fruity
Ingredients
2.0 oz Goslings Black Seal Rum
0.5 oz PX Sherry
1.5 oz 5 Spice Banana Coconut Cream*
0.5oz Acid-adjusted Chai Roiboos*
Garnish: Pineapple Fronds
Directions
- Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake until chilled and diluted.
- Strain into a tiki mug with crushed ice.
- Garnish & enjoy.
Notes
- 5 Spice Banana Coconut Cream*
Take 750ml of refrigerated coconut milk and mix with a 3:1 rich simple syrup and 2 whole bananas. Also add in 1.5 tablespoons of Chinese 5-spice, and blend in a blender. Fine strain and bottle. - Acid-Adjusted Chai Roiboos**
Steep 3 teabags of Chai Rooibos into 350ml of hot water. Add in 0.75g of malic acid and 0.25g of citric acid.
