Caribbean Elixir

**Description:** An intricate and sophisticated twist on a classic rum-based cocktail that captures the essence of the Caribbean with layers of spice, sweetness, and a hint of smoke. Perfect for those who appreciate the complexity and depth of flavor in a stirred cocktail. **Ingredients:** - 1.5 oz Plantation 5 Year Rum - 0.25 oz Blackstrap Rum - 0.25 oz Xtabentun - 0.25 oz Allspice Dram - 0.25 oz Ancho Reyes - 0.5 oz Mojito Mint Syrup - 2 dashes Smoked Chili Bitters - 0.25 oz Demerara Syrup - 1 dash Mole Bitters - 1 dash Persimmon Ginger Bitters **Glass:** Chilled Old Fashioned Glass **Method:** 1. Add all ingredients into a mixing glass filled with ice. 2. Stir until well-chilled and properly diluted (about 30-45 seconds). 3. Strain into a chilled Old Fashioned glass over a large ice cube. 4. Garnish with a mint sprig and a small piece of smoked chili pepper. **Garnish:** Mint sprig and a small piece of smoked chili pepper **Tasting Notes:** This cocktail opens with the warm, sweet notes of rum and honey from the Plantation 5 Year and Xtabentun. The Allspice Dram and Ancho Reyes provide a rich, spiced backbone, while the Mojito Mint Syrup adds a refreshing, herbal nuance. The Demerara Syrup lends a subtle caramelly sweetness, balanced by the complexity of smoked chili and mole bitters, leaving a lingering finish of spice and warmth.