Ep 84: Lohlapalooza with Sara Benincasa

Cienfuegos Shake6 mint leaves.75 oz simple syrup
2 oz aged rum.5 oz Bénédictine
1 oz fresh lime juice
3 dashes Angostura

In a shaker, muddle the mint with the simple syrup. Add the remaining ingredients, shake with ice to chill and double strain into a chilled coupe.

Hot Lemon Rum Toddy1 cup hot waterJuice of .5 lemon1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
1 Pinch freshly grated nutmeg.5 cinnamon stick1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and sliced (cherry-tomato size).5 teaspoon butter2 tablespoons brown sugar1 oz dark rum

In a small pot over medium heat place all ingredients except rum. Simmer for about 5 minutes. In a large mug pour about 1-2 fingers of dark rum. Pour contents of small pot through a strainer into the mug. Serve hot.

Naked And Famous.75 oz mezcal.75 oz Aperol.75 oz Yellow Chartreuse.75 oz fresh lime juice

Combine all ingredients in a shaker, add ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Transformation2 oz light rum1 oz orange juice2 oz blackberry Brandy2 oz strawberry puree1 cup ice

Pour all ingredients into a blender and blend until the drink has reached a smoothie-like consistency. Pour into a large glass and serve.