The Turnbuckle

A bittersweet, yet tropical riff on a Daiquiri from Jen Akin during her time at Rumba in Seattle The bittersweet Cynar and tart/sweet passionfruit syrup combine to yield a flavor that is close to cranberry while the orgeat contributes a nutty sweetness, the Jamaican Rum adds notes of tropical fruit, and the lemon brings acidity 1 oz Cynar (Italian amaro with a medium bittersweet flavor) .75 oz Blended Lightly Aged Jamaican Rum (Appleton Signature is a good choice) .75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice .5 oz Passionfruit Syrup (Small Hand Foods) .25 oz Orgeat (Small Hand Foods) Shake with ice and and strain into a chilled double rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint (can also add an orchid blossom if handy)
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