Island Ember

Description: Dive into a concoction that seamlessly marries tropical allure with a warming spice finish. The Island Ember captivates with the brightness of pineapple and lemon, richly contrasted by the depth of dark rum and spiced bitters. Ingredients: - 2 oz Rittenhouse Rye - 1 oz Pineapple Juice - 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice - 0.5 oz Dark Rum - 0.25 oz Clove Syrup (1:1 ratio water to sugar, infused with cloves) - 2 dashes Angostura Bitters - 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the Rittenhouse Rye, pineapple juice, lemon juice, dark rum, and clove syrup. 2. Add the Angostura and Peychaud's bitters. 3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. 4. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish: Float a thin slice of caramelized pineapple and lightly sprinkle with grated clove for aromatic complexity. Glass: Coupe Glass This cocktail is perfect for those who crave an upbeat twist with a harmonious balance of sweet, tang, and spice.