Recipe: Pomme de Moluccas’ Cocktail

By Marc Slingsby-Jones, Bar Manager, Café Medina

INGREDIENTS

Flor de Cana (any aged rum will do) (1 oz)
Calvados (½ oz)
Fresh lemon juice (¾ oz)
Fresh apple juice (1 oz)
Moluccas syrup* (¾ oz)
Garnish: Apple slices, cinnamon, sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
2. Strain into coupe or glass of choice.
3. Garnish with apple slices dusted in cinnamon and sugar.

*Moluccas Syrup Recipe
Makes 1L

INGREDIENTS

Sugar (1kg)
Water (1L)
Cinnamon stick
Whole nutmeg (3)
Cloves (8)
Whole all spice (4)
Vanilla bean (½)
Peel of half an orange

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add all ingredients to a pot and bring to boil, then simmer for 1 hour.
2. Remove from heat and allow to cool overnight. Strain to remove spices before use.