"HI-SPICE Daiquiri" Cocktail July 12, 2015 06:00

Recipe By: Stephen Menei, Food and Beverage Manager, Liberte - Hotel Sofitel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Makes 1 Cocktail
This recipe was submitted as part of the official Tales Of the Cocktail Competition 2015, New Orleans, LA, USA  

Glass Used: Hurricane

Recipe:

1.5 oz Goslings Rum

.5 oz Grand Marnier

.5 oz Pineapple Juice

.5 oz Hibiscus Syrup (www.wildhibiscus.com Wild hibiscus flowers in syrup)

.5 Dash of Cumin

.5 Dash Cayenne Pepper

.5 Dash of sea salt

Directions:

In a mixing glass combine all ingredients. Fill with ice. Blend. Pour into hurricane glass.

Garnish:

Hibiscus flower

Inspiration:

The passion I have for sweet and savory is limitless. My discovery of hibiscus syrup has led me to try with all types of things. It doesn't work with everything and is a bit picky when trying to pair it with other flavors. The HI-Spice daiquiri is a fun version of combining the ingredients while giving it a chef feel of dashing in the various spices. Sweet and fresh up front with a little heat and umami on the end.