Banana Grove Reverie

A tantalizing and sophisticated cocktail that bridges the tropics and the smoky allure of the old world. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz Plantation Overproof Rum - 0.5 oz Creme de Banana - 0.25 oz Orgeat Syrup - 2 dashes Banana Hickory Nut Bitters - 0.5 oz Strega Liqueur - 0.25 oz Suze Liqueur - 1 dash Peychaud's Bitters - 0.5 oz Lemon Juice - Lemon twist and brandied cherry for garnish Instructions: 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Add the Plantation Overproof Rum, Creme de Banana, Orgeat Syrup, Strega Liqueur, Suze Liqueur, and Lemon Juice. 3. Shake vigorously until well-chilled. 4. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. 5. Add the dashes of Banana Hickory Nut Bitters and a single dash of Peychaud's Bitters on top. 6. Garnish with a lemon twist and a brandied cherry. Glass: Coupe Glass This cocktail is a symphony of deep flavors, with the overproof rum providing a robust base, while the creme de banana and orgeat syrup add layers of sweetness and nuttiness. The strega and suze liqueurs bring in herbal complexity, complemented by the aromatic banana hickory nut and peychaud’s bitters. The dash of lemon juice ties it all together with a zesty freshness.