Slow Burn

Name: Slow Burn
Ingredients: 2 ounces tequila, such as Riazul Tequila; 1/2 ounce lemongrass-kumquat syrup, recipe follows; 1/2 ounce Floc de Gascone liqueur; 1 ounce lychee puree; Dash of habanero bitters; Ice, as needed; Fresh kumquat, for garnish; 1 cup natural sugar (dehydrated cane juice); 4 stalks of lemongrass, coarsely cut; 1/2 pound kumquats, cut in half

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 ounces tequila, such as Riazul Tequila
1/2 ounce lemongrass-kumquat syrup, recipe follows
1/2 ounce Floc de Gascone liqueur
1 ounce lychee puree
Dash of habanero bitters
Ice, as needed
Fresh kumquat, for garnish
1 cup natural sugar (dehydrated cane juice)
4 stalks of lemongrass, coarsely cut
1/2 pound kumquats, cut in half

Directions

1

Combine the tequila, lemongrass-kumquat syrup, Floc de Gascone liqueur, lychee puree and habanero bitters in a cocktail shaker, then add ice and shake.
2

Strain into the glass and garnish with the fresh kumquat.
3

Combine the sugar, lemongrass and kumquats in a small saucepan over medium heat with 1 cup of water.
4

Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and let cool.
5

Pour everything into a blender and blend on high for about a minute, then pass through a fine sieve and bottle.