Eclipse of Eden

Embrace the luxurious depth of night with the Eclipse of Eden, a cocktail that tantalizes the senses with its balanced blend of fruitiness and spice. This concoction celebrates the alluring darkness with a rich red hue, offering a sophisticated sipper ideal for festive occasions or an elegant nightcap. **Ingredients:** - 1.5 oz Cherry Heering - 1 oz Aged Rum - 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice - 0.5 oz Simple Syrup - 0.5 oz Crème de Cassis - 2 Dashes of Orange Bitters - Splash of Soda Water - Garnish: Brandied Cherry and Lemon Twist **Instructions:** 1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine Cherry Heering, aged rum, lemon juice, simple syrup, Crème de Cassis, and orange bitters. 2. Shake vigorously until well-chilled. 3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. 4. Add a splash of soda water to give it a slight effervescence. 5. Garnish with a brandied cherry and a twist of lemon to accentuate the flavors. **Glass:** Serve in a coupe glass, delivering a touch of timeless elegance and focusing the vivid aromatics towards the nose with every sip. This drink offers a beautiful harmony of flavors; the Cherry Heering provides a rich cherry base, while the aged rum brings in a touch of woody complexity. The lemon juice adds freshness and acidity, balancing the sweetness of the Cherry Heering and Crème de Cassis. Orange bitters complement the fruit components with a subtle citrusy spice, and the soda water lightens the concoction, making the Eclipse of Eden both refreshing and indulgent.