Tropic Smoke Royale

**Description:** A luxurious and intricate riff on the classic stirred rum cocktail, the Tropic Smoke Royale combines the richness of Plantation 5 Year Rum with the exotic and bold flavors of xtabentún and Allspice Dram. The drink gets an added layer of complexity from ancho reyes, mojito mint syrup, and a dash of smoked chili bitters. The result is a cocktail that is both refreshing and complex, with a smoky, spicy finish that lingers on the palate. **Ingredients:** - 1.5 oz Plantation 5 Year Rum - 0.5 oz Xtabentún - 0.25 oz Allspice Dram - 0.25 oz Ancho Reyes - 0.5 oz Mojito Mint Syrup - 2 dashes Smoked Chili Bitters **Glassware:** Rocks Glass **Method:** 1. Add all the ingredients into a mixing glass filled with ice. 2. Stir well until the mixture is well-chilled and diluted. 3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. 4. Garnish with a mint sprig and a twist of lime peel. **Garnish:** Mint sprig and a twist of lime peel This cocktail offers a journey through multilayered flavors that evoke a tropical paradise with a smoky, minty twist, making it perfect for those who appreciate complexity in their glass.