Well, after a bit of lofty discussion about De Deo ut Uno, my wife recommended a rum based drink. I’m not into the super-sweet stuff, but I found something that was interesting…. Canchánchara! My version is derived from this edition.
Mix the following in a shaker
1 tbsp. Honey
1 tbsp. Hot water
Stir together
Add ice
0.5 oz Lime juice
2.5 oz. Wray and Nephew Overproof White Rum
Shake and serve in a highball glass
1 oz. Ambrosia (An aperitif by the DC distillery, Don Ciccio & Figli; this replaces the Aperol called for by the Contessa)
1 oz. Dry Vermouth (I just used Martini and Rossi)
Garnish with a lemon twist in a rocks glass, with a single big ice cube if possible