Don Q annually hosts a cocktail competition in conjunction with the USBG, and this is my first year participating (I joined too late to participate last year). Our competition is on Sunday, and so I thought I'd share my entry. Don Q rum is from Puerto Rico, and they ask competitors to showcase the spirit of the island in their cocktail in some way. The state flower of Puerto Rico is a type of hibiscus, so I used that as my base idea. Once I nailed down the recipe, I was lost on a name. I thought a great idea might be to look into some of the folklore, and I came across the legend of Guanina--a star-crossed lovers sort of story. I decided on "The Enchanted Flower" (also fitting, as the nickname of Puerto Rico is "Isle of Enchantment"). Then, seeing as how I work with a girl from Puerto Rico, she helped me translate the name. The dash of cinnamon is a nod to the Spanish history linked with the island, as the Spanish were (of course) quite into the spice trade.
Flor de Encanto
Glass: Large cocktail
Garnish: Dash of ground cinnamon
Method: Shake and Strain
Ingredients
1.5 oz Don Q Gold rum
.25 oz Fruitlab Organic Hibiscus liqueur
1.5 oz Fresh Orange juice
.25 oz Fresh Lime juice
.75 oz Simple Syrup (1:1 ratio)
Shake with ice and strain into a large cocktail glass. Garnish with a dash of cinnamon over top and enjoy!
And, as a little bonus, some photos from the competition:
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