History & Heritage
“A Bajan staple likely mixing rum and John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum with bitters for a dark, spicy sipper.”
Ingredients
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Method
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Build over ice in a rocks glass and briefly stir
Glassware
Built over ice
Garnish
Flavor Journey
Every great cocktail tells a story through its flavors. Here's the sensory experience you can expect.
Sweet
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Sour
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Bitter
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Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Use a rich blackstrap for molasses depth
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