Midnight Oil

Smoky, spicy and warming, this one goes down well on any ocassion.
2 oz Bermuda rum, Gosling's Black Seal
1⁄2 oz Tea (Chai, Cold)
2 t Molasses (Syrup)
3   Black Cardamom
2 ds Ginger Bitters, Master of Malt
Instructions
Muddle the black cardamom in a mixing glass, before adding the remaining ingredients and ice. Shake hard for a few seconds, then strain over ice into an old-fashioned glass. Garnish optional.
Notes
To make the syrup, add molasses to boiling water at a ratio of 2:1. Stir until dissolved, allow to cool and bottle. For the cold tea, steep 1 tbsp chai tea leaves to about 150ml boiling water for 3 minutes. Leave to cool.
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