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Rasta La Vista

Mocktails: Rasta La Vista

GLASSWARE: TUMBLER

GARNISH: NONE

Tasting notes: fruity, tropical, spicy, refreshing

A great one for those who love eclectic palate found in the world of tiki drinks.

  • 1 1⁄2 oz. iced hibiscus tea
  • 1 oz. iced strawberry tea
  • 1⁄2 oz. guava nectar
  • 1⁄2 oz. fresh lime juice
  • 1⁄2 oz. Cinnamon Syrup (below)
  • 6 drops of El Guapo Holiday Pie bitters
  • 3 oz. grapefruit seltzer
  1. Place all of the ingredients, except for the seltzer, in a cocktail shaker, fill it two-thirds of the way with ice, and shake vigorously until chilled.
  2. Strain over ice into the tumbler, top with the seltzer, and enjoy.

CINNAMON SYRUP

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks, halved 2 cups sugar
  1. Place the water and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil.
  2. Add the sugar and stir until it has dissolved. Remove the pan from heat.
  3. Cover the pan and let the syrup sit at room temperature for 12 hours.
  4. Strain the syrup through cheesecloth before using or storing in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to 1 month.