Erin Williams for Pegu Club; adapted from Modern Classic Cocktails, by Robert Simonson (Ten Speed Press)
Named for a slang term for rum, this drink from the now-closed Pegu Club centers funky agricole, and crowns it with a “lily pad” garnish that is filled with overproof rum and set aflame. Sure, it looks cool, but the caramelized essential oils also add to the aroma and flavor of the cocktail.
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Ingredients
Directions
Slice a disk of lime peel about the size of a poker chip. Re – move the pith. Invert the lime disc so the rind side is face down, then shape the inside of the disc into a shallow cup. Set aside.
Stir rum, Chartreuse, syrup and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Place the lime disc, pith side down, on a barspoon and carefully lower it onto the surface of the cocktail. Use an eyedropper to place the 5 drops of overproof rum in the lime disc. Light the overproof rum with a match. Allow the flame to go out before taking your first sip (especially if you have a mustache).
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Last Updated: June 5, 2023
