Yuzu-Cherimoya Mai Tai
1oz lime juice
.5oz yuzu curaçao
.25oz orgeat
.25oz cherimoya syrup
1oz dark Jamaican rum (Plantation Jamaica 2007)
1oz Martinique rum (Clement VSOP)
Garnish: fresh mint from the garden, ground dried orange peel
This one hits a bit different, with a definite lift from the added fruit flavors. The yuzu curaçao plays with the lime, brightening the lime flavor bolstered by the citrus. Not having a usual taste for yuzu, your taste buds pick it up as a delightful surprise.
The cherimoya syrup is light (and we only have a little bit in here) but there is a nice sweetness accompanying the usual orgeat and there is a subtle gourd/cucumber flavor that pairs nicely with the more vegetal qualities of the Clement.
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