Draft Recipe
Make Draft Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Draft Pour & Finish
Method
Cocktail Base
Muddle & Mix
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and simple syrup. Gently muddle the mint 4–6 times to release aroma — avoid pulverizing. Add the light rum, fresh lime juice and 2 dashes of angostura bitters. Fill the shaker with ice, cap and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.
Strain
Double-strain the shaken mixture into a highball glass (or pint glass) filled about two-thirds with ice to remove mint fragments.
Draft Pour & Finish
Top with Draft Beer
Slowly pour 6 oz of a light lager draft over the back of a spoon onto the strained cocktail to create a layered effervescence. Pour gently to preserve carbonation and avoid excessive foaming; leave about 1/2 inch head.