Lotus Flower Recipe
RUM, PERSIMMON, COCONUT, HIBISCUS, FALERNUM, LIME, ANGOSTURA BITTERS
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Ingredients
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Liquors
Fruits
Herbs and Spices
Coconut Products
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare Hibiscus Infusion
In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the dried hibiscus flowers. Let steep for 10 minutes. Strain and set aside to cool.
- 2
Prepare Persimmons
Peel the persimmons and remove the seeds. Chop them into small pieces and mash them into a puree using a fork or blender.
- 3
Juice the Lime
Cut the lime in half and juice it, measuring out about 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice.
Mixing
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the rum, falernum, persimmon puree, lime juice, and cooled hibiscus infusion. Add ice and shake well until chilled.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. Add 5 dashes of Angostura bitters on top.
- 6
Garnish
Optionally, garnish with a slice of lime or a few dried hibiscus flowers for presentation.
