Midnight Bazaar

Step into the enchanting night markets of Persia with this deep, mysterious cocktail. Midnight Bazaar combines dried lime syrup and pomegranate molasses with robust dark rum, black walnut bitters, and a hint of cardamom for a drink that is both complex and alluring. The dried lime gives a haunting, smoky-sour depth that’s balanced by subtle sweetness and a lingering nutty finish. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz aged dark rum - 0.75 oz dried lime syrup (homemade or specialty store) - 0.5 oz pomegranate molasses - 0.25 oz fresh lime juice - 2 dashes black walnut bitters - Pinch of ground cardamom - Garnish: Dried lime wheel and a few pomegranate seeds Glass: Coupe Method: 1. Add rum, dried lime syrup, pomegranate molasses, lime juice, bitters, and cardamom to a shaker with ice. 2. Shake briskly until well chilled. 3. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. 4. Garnish with a dried lime wheel and a few pomegranate seeds afloat for a jewel-like finish. A drink crafted for velvet nights and sultry conversation.