Creole Smash

A complex, delicious aged rum shines in this simple and refreshing cocktail. Mint and lime juice cut through the deep notes of the rum and demerara, resulting in a balanced drink that is both earthy and refreshing.

Ingredients:

• ¾ oz Demerara Gum Syrup
• 2 oz dark rum
• 1 oz lime juice
• 6-8 fresh mint leaves

Instructions:

• Muddle mint and syrup in a cocktail tin
• Add remaining ingredients with ice and shake for 10 seconds
• Fine strain into an ice filled glass

Glass:

• rocks

Garnish:

• Fresh mint sprig