Downeast Recipe

Inspired by Stillwater

Time8m

Serves1

Make Downeast 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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1
Combine spirit, citrus, syrup and tea
Fill a cocktail shaker or mixing tin with a couple of ice cubes. Add the aged rum (2 oz), fresh lemon juice (3 tsp), simple syrup (1 tsp) and cold strong black tea (2 oz).
2
Shake to chill and dilute
Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted. This both chills and dilutes the mixture to balance flavors.

3
Prepare glass
Place 3–4 large ice cubes into a highball or Collins glass.
4
Strain and top with cider
Double-strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over the ice to remove tiny ice shards. Immediately top with hard apple cider (3 oz) poured gently to preserve carbonation.
5
Finish & garnish
If using, add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters over the top. Garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim and a sprig of fresh thyme tucked into the glass. Serve with a straw or swizzle stick.