Cradle of Life

Bartender and Dutch Kills co-owner Karin Stanley came up with this citrusy cocktail. The flamed Chartreuse in the lime cup is poured into the drink once the fire is blown out.

Cradle of Life
Photo: © Tina Rupp
Yield:
1 drink

Ingredients

  • 3/4 ounce white rum

  • 3/4 ounce spiced rum

  • 1/2 ounce orgeat

  • 1/3 ounce fresh lemon juice

  • 1/3 ounce fresh lime juice

  • 1/3 ounce fresh orange juice

  • 2 dashes of Angostura bitters

  • Crushed ice

  • 1 hollowed-out lime half, for garnish

  • 1/2 ounce green Chartreuse

Directions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the rums, orgeat, citrus juices and bitters; shake well. Pour into a chilled double rocks glass. Add crushed ice and garnish with the lime cup. Pour the Chartreuse into the cup and ignite the Chartreuse. Blow out the flame before drinking.

Originally appeared: February 2011

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