Pomegranate Habanero Daiquiri

THE RECIPE

2oz. 504Silver Rum
1oz. Pomegranate Habanero Simple Syrup
1oz. lime juice

Combine ingredients in cocktail shaker, fill with ice and shake vigorously.  Strain into glass.  Serves 1.

How to make the simple syrup:
Heat equal parts pomegranate juice and sugar in a small pot over a warm stove. Simmer with one habanero pepper until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup has reached the desired level of spicy heat. Cool and store.

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​THE STORY

This fall, Happy Raptor Distilling fulfilled a long-term goal and finally started our own rain garden on the distillery's patio. We have plenty more to do, but we're especially proud of the herbs, citrus, and pepper plants that provide regular ingredients for our bartenders - especially when we're in a pinch! Our habanero plant inspired a whole range of spicy cocktail specials this season, and the holidays are no exception. This delightful, ruby-colored cocktail is a fun addition to any socially-distanced Zoom holiday mixer, adding exactly the spicy kick you want to feel like you're not actually in your living room in leggings and slippers.