About

This cocktail was developed for (and won) the 2013 Omaha Market Bombay Sapphire-GQ Most Inspired Bartender competition. I always start with the botanicals of the base spirit. Cubeb pepper is one of the botanicals of Bombay Sapphire, and also has a global, historical association with exorcism. Catholic priests trained in exorcism use cubeb incense. This inspired me to create a drink that demonstrates the complexity of Bombay Sapphire with a great metaphorical presentation. FYI: Green Chartreuse is crafted by the Carthusians, a Catholic order of monks. Cheers!

Served at

The Other Room Lincoln, NE

Ingredients

1.5 oz Bombay Sapphire
.5 oz Hibiscus-Cubeb Syrup
.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
.25 oz Bitter Truth Violette Liqueur
.25 oz Green Chartreuse

Directions

Line coupe glass with Green Chartreuse.
Combine gin, syrup, lemon juice, violette liqueur and ice in a shaker. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Ignite Chartreuse in glass. Double strain contents of shaker into coupe to extinguish the flame. Garnish with Wild Hibiscus candied hibiscus flower.