Purple perfection

East meets West in this visually stunning cocktail. The star of the show is ube syrup, derived from a sweet root vegetable popular in Filipino desserts. The syrup blends seamlessly with white rum, also used in the classic swizzle cocktail from the Caribbean. Thick and incredibly smooth, it’s a harmonious drink that blends hints of vanilla, a slight nutty quality, and earthy undertones.

Ingredients

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Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a shaker, add ice, and shake vigorously. Pour into a glass and fill with more ice. Garnish with mint and a torched cinnamon stick.

For ube syrup, combine ube, cream of coconut, and sugar in a blender. Use 25 g of each ingredient. Add 60 ml of water. Blend until smooth.