10. Undead Gentleman
A cocktail that’s dead classy
Another riff-on-a-classic, the Undead Gentleman is a strong tiki cocktail from the mind of Martin Cate, owner of San Francisco’s premier tiki bar, Smuggler’s Cove. It’s his take on the classic Zombie, with a hint of Jet Pilot inspiration thrown in for good measure. It’s perfect for your next Halloween party, but beware: one too many will knock you dead on your ass.
Be sure to sip it with a pinky up, but don’t let your decaying fingernail fall into the mix.You may be dead, but you’re still classy af.
Undead Gentleman
Ingredients
1 dash absinthe blanc
1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
1/2 oz. fresh grapefruit juice (white or pink)
1/2 oz. cinnamon syrup*
1/2 oz. falernum
1 oz. black blended overproof rum (I used Planetary OFTD)
1 1/2 oz. blended aged rum
1 dash Angostura bitters
Method
Rinse a chilled coupe glass with absinthe blanc.
Add remaining ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake and double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with intertwined grapefruit and lime twists.
Cinnamon Syrup
1 c water
2 (6-inch) pieces of cinnamon stick
2 c granulated sugar
Place water and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat.
Add granulated sugar and stir until dissolved.
When the bottom of the pot becomes visible through the liquid, remove from the heat and let sit at room temperature until cool.
Once cool, strain into a sealable container.
