RIPE Bar Juice
Today, thanks to the popularity of the local food and mixology movements, taking shortcuts in the restaurant industry no longer passes muster. With the cocktail revival continuing to flourish, bartend...
We invited Dimitrios Zahariadis, President of the U.S. Bartenders Guild, New Haven Chapter, to create a cocktail recipe that highlights his favorite RIPE Bar Juice. He chose Bajan Punch, which is an authentic Caribbean-style rum punch. Instead of using rum, however, he paired Litchfield Distillery’s Vanilla Bourbon to create a complex and rich flavor that’s perfect for the cooler fall season. Pour it into a spooky glass for an exceptionally seasonal experience!
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 1 Cocktail
Cocktail
- 1½ oz. Litchfield Distillery Vanilla Bourbon
- ½ oz. Banana liqueur (this recipe uses Giffard Banana de Brazil)
- 3 oz. RIPE Bajan Punch
- 5 dashes Anogostura bitters
Garnish
- Pineapple fronds and dehydrated lime wheel
Preparation
Pour bourbon, banana liqueur, and RIPE Bajan Punch into an ice-filled shaker. Shake all ingredients and strain into a festive glass filled with crushed ice (or use a Collins glass if you want to keep it traditional). Top with more ice to overfill glass. Add five dashes of Angostura Bitters on top of the cocktail. Garnish with pineapple fronds and lime wheel.
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