Lunar Eclipse

A captivating rum cocktail that mirrors the celestial drama of a lunar eclipse through layered colors and evolving flavors. Dark rum provides rich depth while peach liqueur adds summer sweetness, balanced by bright lemon and blackberry's tartness. The club soda creates gentle effervescence, like moonlight dancing on water.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz dark rum

• 1 oz peach liqueur

• 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice

• 0.5 oz blackberry syrup*

• Splash of club soda

• Fresh peach slice for garnish

*Blackberry Syrup:

• 1 cup fresh blackberries

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. Prepare blackberry syrup: Combine blackberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes, mashing berries gently. Strain through fine mesh, add lemon juice, and bottle.

2. In a shaker, combine dark rum, peach liqueur, lemon juice, and blackberry syrup.

3. Add ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.

4. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

5. Top with a splash of club soda.

6. Garnish with a fresh peach slice.

Notes

• Blackberry syrup keeps refrigerated for up to 2 weeks

• The drink's color will evolve as ice melts and ingredients blend

• For extra visual drama, float additional blackberry syrup on top

• Best served in a rocks glass over fresh ice

Pairs well with: Grilled stone fruits, summer barbecue, or sunset conversations.