History & Heritage
“A Bajan staple likely mixing rum and John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum with bitters for a dark, spicy sipper.”
Ingredients
Quality ingredients make all the difference. Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Build over ice in a rocks glass and briefly stir
Glassware
Built over ice
Garnish
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Use a rich blackstrap for molasses depth
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