BURNT CITRUS COCKTAIL

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Burnt Citrus Cocktail image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ounce bitter orange liqueur, such as Aperol
1 ounce white rum
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 1/2 lemon, shell reserved
3/4 ounce simple syrup
1/4 to 1/2 ounce 151-proof rum

Steps:

  • Combine the orange liqueur, white rum, lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass or large coupe.
  • Float the lemon shell in the glass and fill with the 151-proof rum. Using a long match or lighter, very carefully ignite the rum. To extinguish the flame, use a spoon or stirrer to press the lemon into the cocktail.

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