Blazing Sunset

A bold, tropical cocktail that captures the fiery essence of Leo through layers of rum complexity and warming spice. The passion fruit brings solar brightness while cinnamon adds the warming fire element that Leo craves. This drink embodies the dramatic flair and generous spirit of the lion, perfect for sunset celebrations.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz aged dark rum

• 0.5 oz overproof rum (151 proof)

• 1 oz fresh passion fruit puree

• 0.75 oz fresh lime juice

• 0.5 oz cinnamon simple syrup*

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

• Lime wheel for flaming

• Fresh passion fruit half for garnish

Cinnamon Simple Syrup:

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 3 cinnamon sticks

Instructions

1. Prepare cinnamon syrup: Combine sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes, let cool, strain, and bottle.

2. In a cocktail shaker, combine both rums, passion fruit puree, lime juice, and cinnamon syrup.

3. Add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.

4. Double strain into a coupe glass.

5. Using a lighter or torch, carefully flame a lime wheel and drop into the drink.

6. Garnish with a fresh passion fruit half on the rim.

Notes

• Cinnamon syrup keeps refrigerated for up to 3 weeks

• For extra drama, flame the lime wheel tableside

• The overproof rum provides the fire element - use with caution

• Best served in a coupe to concentrate the aromatics

Pairs well with: Grilled tropical fruits, spicy Caribbean dishes, or as a dramatic sunset cocktail