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plantain-infused Dobel Reposado / Licor 43 / sweet vermouth / bitters
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Optional (for making your own plantain-infused reposado)
Method
If using pre-made plantain-infused Reposado
- 1
Build the cocktail
Chill a rocks glass or coupe by filling with ice and setting aside. In a mixing glass, add 2 oz plantain-infused Dobel Reposado, 0.75 oz Licor 43, 0.75 oz sweet vermouth, 2 dashes Angostura bitters and 1 dash orange bitters.
- 2
Stir and strain
Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir briskly for 20–30 seconds (about 20–25 rotations) until well-chilled and slightly diluted. Discard ice from the chilled serving glass and strain the cocktail into the glass over a single large ice cube or neat if you prefer.
- 3
Garnish
Express an orange peel over the drink to release oils, rub the peel around the glass rim, then discard or place the peel on top. Slide a thin roasted or caramelized plantain slice onto the rim or float it on the surface as garnish.
If making plantain-infused Reposado (quick infusion)
- 4
Prepare plantain
Peel and thinly slice about 1/2 cup ripe plantain (about half a small plantain). Lightly brown the slices in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes per side to activate sugars and flavor; cool to room temperature.
- 5
Combine and steep
Place the cooled plantain slices in a clean jar and pour 375 ml (about half a bottle) of Dobel Reposado over them. Seal and let steep at room temperature away from direct sunlight for 24 hours, tasting at 6–8 hour intervals. For a milder flavor, steep 12–18 hours; for more pronounced plantain character, up to 36 hours.
- 6
Strain and finish
When infusion reaches desired flavor, strain through a fine mesh or coffee filter into a clean bottle. Label and refrigerate. Use 2 oz per cocktail as directed above.