Smoky Spice Island Sipper

For those seeking a taste of the Caribbean with a hint of smokiness, the Smoky Spice Island Sipper is a perfect choice. This cocktail, crafted by Ismael Ponce of New York City's The Up & Up, combines El Dorado 12 Years and Smith & Cross rums, Lustau Amontillado sherry, cloves, fig preserves, and Amaro Nonino, with a touch of Angostura bitters. A subtle smokiness is added with a few spritzes of Ardbeg Scotch, creating a complex and flavorful drink that evokes the warmth of the islands.

Smoky Spice Island Sipper

A complex and flavorful Caribbean-inspired cocktail with El Dorado 12 Years and Smith & Cross rums, Lustau Amontillado sherry, cloves, fig preserves, and a hint of smokiness from Ardbeg Scotch.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cloves
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 bar spoon of fig preserves
  • 1 oz El Dorado 12-Year Rum
  • 1/2 oz Lustau Amontillado Sherry
  • 1/4 oz Smith & Cross Rum
  • 1/4 oz Amaro Nonino
  • Atomize with 4 sprays of Ardbeg Scotch
  • Garnish: orange twist

Instructions

  1. In a mixing glass, muddle the cloves, bitters, and preserves.
  2. Add El Dorado 12, Lustau Amontillado, Smith & Cross, and Amaro Nonino to the mixing glass.
  3. Stir and fine strain into an Old Fashioned glass atomized with Ardbeg.
  4. Garnish with an orange twist.