Recipes

Tropic of Thistle

Name: Tropic of Thistle
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 ounces blended amber rum, such as Banks 7 Golden Age; 1/2 ounce Cynar (bitter artichoke aperitif); 1/2 ounce Luxardo Amaro Abano; 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice; 1/2 ounce cane syrup (see Note); 6 large mint leaves; Crushed ice; 1 mint sprig, for garnish

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This icy, fresh-mint cocktail is made with amber rum (a.k.a. gold rum). It is usually aged in oak barrels for at least three years, developing caramel and vanilla flavors. Plus: More Cocktail Recipes and Tips

By Paul McGee

Updated on March 29, 2015

Total Time:

5 mins

Yield:

1

Ingredients

2 ounces blended amber rum, such as Banks 7 Golden Age
1/2 ounce Cynar (bitter artichoke aperitif)
1/2 ounce Luxardo Amaro Abano
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce cane syrup (see Note)
6 large mint leaves
Crushed ice
1 mint sprig, for garnish

Directions

In a chilled pilsner glass, combine all of the ingredients except ice and the garnish; fill with crushed ice and mix by spinning a swizzle stick or bar spoon between your hands. Add more crushed ice; garnish with the sprig.

Notes

Cane syrup (concentrated sugarcane juice) is available at Whole Foods and cocktailkingdom.com.