CerebralDebris

I’ve been experimenting lately with combining mild amounts of the tropical flavors I became temporarily obsessed with after our honeymoon with more standard, less fruity drinks. After a few successes and a few not-so-successes, I think I’ve come up with something good enough to post. I’ve dubbed it the Berry in Paradise. Here it is:

Berry in Paradise

2.5 oz white rum
1 oz coconut rum
1 oz raspberry liqueur
half a small lime
heavy dash bitters

Cut the lime half into wedges and muddle in bottom of a shaker with the bitters and raspberry liqueur. Add the two types of rum and shake vigorously over ice. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a brandied cherry and a twist of lime.

The coconut rum really backs up the lime, which is the star of the dish, while the raspberry liqueur adds enough sweetness to counterbalance the acidity, and the white rum gives it the kick that any good cocktail deserves. I actually add more than a half a lime to mine … but I’m addicted to citrus and don’t recommend that for most people!

Thanks to PhilipRobbins for the picture!