Tropical Trinity

**Description:** A complex and innovative riff on a classic rum cocktail, Tropical Trinity combines the rich, varied flavors of blended rums with botanical and spice elements, set off by the contrasting notes of bitters. This cocktail elevates the traditional rum base with layers of tropical sweetness, warm spices, and a touch of bitter sophistication. Perfect for sipping slowly and savoring each nuanced sip. **Ingredients:** - 1 oz Aged Rhum Agricole - 1 oz White Rhum Agricole - 1 oz Hamilton Black Pot Still Rum - 0.5 oz Suze Liqueur - 0.25 oz Allspice Dram - 2 dashes Maple Bitters - 2 dashes Blackstrap Bitters - 0.5 oz Chipotle Pineapple Syrup - 0.25 oz Demerara Syrup - 0.75 oz Lime Juice - 1 dash Angostura Bitters **Serve In:** A coupe glass **Instructions:** 1. Fill a mixing glass with ice and add the aged rhum agricole, white rhum agricole, Hamilton black pot still rum, Suze liqueur, and allspice dram. 2. Add the maple bitters, blackstrap bitters, chipotle pineapple syrup, demerara syrup, and lime juice. 3. Stir the mixture well until chilled and properly diluted. 4. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. 5. Add a dash of Angostura bitters on top for an aromatic finish. 6. Garnish with a twist of lime zest and a piece of candied ginger. **Tasting Notes:** The nose opens with a bouquet of tropical fruit, pine, and rich molasses. The palate is greeted with an intricate dance of spice, bitterness, and a subtle smokiness that's perfectly balanced by the chipotle pineapple syrup. The finish is long and warming, leaving a lasting impression of tropical elegance and complexity.