The Tropic Reverie

#### Description: An innovative, multi-layered cocktail that blends the robust intensity of Wray and Nephew White Overproof Rum with nuanced tropical and spicy flavors. Balanced with mango mezcal, Suze, and a hint of hot honey syrup for a tantalizing experience, this stirred cocktail is a complex riff on a classic. #### Ingredients: - 1 oz Wray and Nephew White Overproof Rum - 0.75 oz Mango Mezcal - 0.5 oz Suze Liqueur - 0.5 oz Velvet Falernum - 0.25 oz Hot Honey Syrup - 2 dashes Angostura Bitters - 1 brandied cherry (for garnish) - Tajin seasoning (for rimming the glass) #### Instructions: 1. Prepare your glass by lightly rimming it with Tajin seasoning. 2. In a mixing glass, combine Wray and Nephew White Overproof Rum, mango mezcal, Suze, Velvet Falernum, and hot honey syrup. 3. Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to the mixture. 4. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir well until thoroughly chilled. 5. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass. 6. Garnish with a brandied cherry. #### Glassware: Serve in a chilled coupe glass. This drink creates a journey through the tropics, harmonizing the potent rum with the fruity and earthy tones of mango mezcal, the herbal notes of Suze, and the subtle spice of hot honey syrup. The Velvet Falernum adds a smooth undercurrent that ties the flavors together beautifully. Enjoy the complex layers of this innovative cocktail, The Tropic Reverie.