Rum Manhattan

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the rum, vermouth, bay leaf reduction and bitters in a mixing glass with ice, and stir thoroughly.
2. 2
   Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, then add the bay leaf and several blueberries.
3. 3
   To flame the orange peel into the drink, cut a thumb-size wedge of peel from an orange.
4. 4
   Holding a lighted match or lighter in one hand, squeeze the orange peel with the other hand over the flame so that the oils ignite as they pass through the flame.
5. 5
   (This can require practice; an unflamed twist of orange will also suffice.)
6. 6
   Serve.