Partly Cloudy Recipe

Name: Partly Cloudy Recipe
Ingredients: 40 whole cloves; zest of 9 limes; 1/2 cup julienned ginger; 6 toasted almonds; 1 cup of over-proof rum (Wray & Nephew works well); 14 ounces rich simple syrup; 3/4 teaspoon almond extract; 3/4 ounce homemade falernum; 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice; 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed grapefruit juice; 1/2 ounce Aperol; 2 ounces Mt. Gay Rum; ginger beer

13 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

40 whole cloves
zest of 9 limes
1/2 cup julienned ginger
6 toasted almonds
1 cup of over-proof rum (Wray & Nephew works well)
14 ounces rich simple syrup
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 ounce homemade falernum
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
1/2 ounce Aperol
2 ounces Mt. Gay Rum
ginger beer

Directions

1

For the falernum: Combine cloves, lime zest, and ginger with rum for 24 to 48 hours. Strain through cheesecloth; combine with simple syrup and almond extract.
2

For the cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add homemade falernum, lime, grapefruit, Aperol, and rum. Shake well. Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass and top with ginger beer.