Undead Gentleman

Difficulty Medium

Technique Shaken

Perfect for Halloween, the Undead Gentleman is a riff on the Tiki Classic, the Jet Pilot. Vibrant in both colour and flavour, this modern Tiki classic was featured in Martin Cate’s cocktail book, “Smuggler’s Cove: Exotic Cocktails, Rum, and the Cult of Tiki.”

Ingredients

1.5 oz. 45ml Appleton Estate Reserve Aged Rum
1 oz. 30ml Black Blended Overproof Rum
0.5 oz. 15ml Grapefruit Juice
0.5 oz. 15ml Lime Juice
0.5 oz. 15ml Velvet Falernum
0.5 oz. 15ml Cinnamon Syrup
dash dash Angostura Bitters
rinse rinse Absinthe Blanc

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Glass

Coupe

Instructions

Rinse a coupe with Absinthe Blanc. Add all other ingredients to an ice-filled shaker, then shake before double straining

Garnish

Lime twist

Cinnamon Syrup: Put 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Add 3 halved 6-inch pieces of cinnamon sticks and bring to a boil over high heat. Add 4 cups of granulated sugar and stir with a whisk (or an immersion blender) until dissolved. The liquid should become clear , then immediately remove from the heat. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 12 hours. Strain through cheesecloth into a bowl, and then funnel liquid into a sealable bottle or container. The syrup will keep, refrigerated, for several weeks. Makes 4 cups (32 ounces).