THE 69ER

FORBIDDEN LIBRA.

Concept:
A wickedly elegant re-imagining of the classic Cuba Libre.
Half dark temptation, half bright release — two worlds colliding in one glass.
A dual-layered cocktail symbolising desire and control — dark caramel rum entwined with golden cola spice and a whisper of vanilla smoke.
It looks like a dance between shadow and light.

Ingredients:

• 50 ml 69 Rum

• 15 ml Amaro Lucano or coffee liqueur

• 15 ml fresh lime juice

• 10 ml vanilla syrup

• 60 ml artisan cola reduction*

• 60 ml chilled soda water

• 1 dash smoked salt
  *Cola reduction = gently simmer premium cola with brown sugar & cinnamon to intensify flavour.

Build:

1. In a tall, narrow highball or double-old-fashioned glass, add ice.

2. Pour the 69 Rum, lime, vanilla syrup, and Amaro — stir slowly.

3. Gently layer the cola reduction + soda mix over the back of a spoon so the dark and light halves intertwine like silk ribbons.

4. Garnish with a twist of charred lime peel dipped in gold sugar.

Flavour Profile:
Velvety caramel, bitter-sweet cola spice, bright lime, and a smoky finish that lingers on the lips — indulgent, slow, and dangerously moreish.