Velvet Swing

Description: The Velvet Swing embodies the sultry and vibrant essence of a 1920s jazz speakeasy. This cocktail combines the smoothness of gold rum with the unexpected intrigue of exotic spices and aromatic bitters, finished with a luscious, fruity flair. It's a drink that dances on the palate, evoking the secretive allure and revelry of jazz's golden era. Ingredients: - 2 oz gold rum - 0.75 oz fresh lime juice - 0.5 oz spiced apricot liquor - 0.5 oz cinnamon syrup - 0.25 oz Falernum - 2 dashes of Angostura bitters - 3-4 drops of absinthe - Orange peel twist for garnish Instructions: 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Pour in the gold rum, lime juice, spiced apricot liquor, cinnamon syrup, Falernum, and Angostura bitters. 3. Shake vigorously until well chilled. 4. Rinse a chilled coupe glass with the absinthe and discard the excess. 5. Strain the mixture into the prepared coupe glass. 6. Garnish with an orange peel twist, expressing the oils over the top for added aroma. Glass: Coupe glass