Love in October

Rum and brandy provide equal base measures for raspberry, fig and lemon in this named sour. Cocoa bitters add a small aromatic component without turning the drink into a cream or chocolate cocktail.

Cloudy rust-red Love in October in a coupe with a dried orange wheel, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 15 ml Liber & Co. Raspberry Gum Syrup
  • 7.5 ml Liber & Co. Caramelized Fig Syrup
  • 30 ml Aged rum
  • 30 ml Brandy
  • 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 dash Angostura cocoa bitters
  • 1 piece Ready-prepared food-grade dried orange wheel

Instructions

  1. Measure Raspberry Gum Syrup, Caramelized Fig Syrup, aged rum, Brandy, lemon juice and Angostura cocoa bitters into a shaker and add cubed ice.
  2. Seal the shaker and shake briskly until thoroughly cold, about 10–12 seconds.
  3. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Finish with a dried orange wheel and serve promptly.