Winter Solstice Velvet

Description: Inspired by the long, cozy nights of the southern hemisphere’s winter solstice, the Winter Solstice Velvet is a sumptuous, warming cocktail that marries the deep spices of pumpkin and cinnamon with a subtle floral lift and a hint of citrus. This drink is layered and luxurious, designed to comfort and intrigue, just like a night by the fire as the stars emerge. The result is an elegant, aromatic sipper—perfect for celebrating the season's darkest, most magical night. Ingredients: - 30 ml Myers Rum - 15 ml Fireball Cinnamon Whisky - 15 ml Pumpkin Spice Syrup - 10 ml Monin Rose Syrup - 15 ml Lemon Juice (fresh) - 10 ml Cointreau - 10 ml Creme de Violette (or parfait amour) - 40 ml coconut milk (chilled) - 2 dashes orange bitters Glass: Coupe glass Instructions: 1. Add the Myers Rum, Fireball, pumpkin spice syrup, rose syrup, lemon juice, Cointreau, and creme de violette to a shaker filled with ice. 2. Shake well until thoroughly chilled. 3. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. 4. Gently float the coconut milk over the top by pouring it over the back of a spoon to create a cloud-like layer. 5. Finish with two dashes of orange bitters atop the coconut milk. 6. Garnish with a dusting of freshly grated nutmeg or a delicate edible flower for seasonal flair. The Winter Solstice Velvet is aromatic, gently spiced, and offers a floral-citrus whisper beneath its creamy surface—a true celebration of winter’s beauty and depth.