Ham & Cheese Benedictine Cocktail

Ingredients: - 2 oz. white rum - 1 oz. fresh lime juice - 1/2 oz. Benedictine liqueur - 1/2 oz. honey syrup - 1 small slice of ham - 1 small cube of cheddar cheese - Dash of bitters - Ice Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the ham and cheese until broken down and slightly paste-like. 2. Add the white rum, fresh lime juice, Benedictine liqueur, honey syrup, and dash of bitters. 3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds. 4. Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with fresh ice. 5. Garnish with a small piece of ham and cheese skewered on a toothpick. This cocktail is a savory twist on the classic Daiquiri, with the addition of Benedictine liqueur that adds a hint of herbaceous sweetness. The muddled ham and cheese give the drink a unique umami flavor, making it a perfect pairing for a ham and cheese sandwich. Enjoy!