Dec 17, 2012

Navy Blue Blazer Cocktail

A riff on perhaps the original flaming cocktail, this complex libation contains three kinds of rum. This recipe first appeared in our Jan/Feb 2013 issue along with our article Flaming Cocktails.

Credit: Todd Coleman

MAKES 2 COCKTAILS

INGREDIENTS

2 oz. navy-strength rum, preferably Smith & Cross (available at Drink Up NY)
2 oz. blackstrap rum, preferably Cruzan (available at Drink Up NY)
1½ oz. fresh grapefruit juice
½ oz. fresh lime juice
1 oz. orgeat syrup
¾ oz. cinnamon syrup (see recipe)
1 oz. 151-proof rum, preferably El Dorado (available at Amazon.com)

INSTRUCTIONS

Fill 2 tempered-glass mugs with boiling water; set aside for 2 minutes. Discard water; add navy-strength and blackstrap rums, juices, syrups, and 4 oz. hot water and stir. Add 151-proof rum; ignite.