If you don't have honey syrup ready, combine equal parts honey and very hot water (1:1) and stir until fully combined. For turmeric tincture, dissolve 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric in 1/2 ounce warm water and stir until mixed; strain if needed to remove grit. Measure required amounts.

Dry shake

If using egg white: add 0.5 egg white, 2 oz gold rum, 0.75 oz orange liqueur, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz honey syrup, 0.25 oz turmeric tincture, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters into a cocktail shaker without ice. Dry shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds to emulsify and create foam.

Wet shake

Add ice to the shaker (enough to chill well) and shake vigorously for another 12–15 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch and the mixture is well chilled.

Strain

Double strain the cocktail into a chilled old-fashioned glass over one large ice cube (or into a coupe if you prefer no ice). The double strain removes any small ice shards and turmeric solids.

Add finish

Gently sprinkle a very small pinch (about 0.1 tsp) of edible gold dust over the foam or float a small piece of gold leaf on the surface. If using, grate a light dusting of fresh nutmeg over the top for aroma. Add a lemon wheel or twist to the rim or floated on the ice.

Garnish & serve

Serve immediately while chilled. Encourage drinking within 10–15 minutes so the gold shimmer and foam remain attractive.