Spanish Conquistador

1 1⁄2 oz Brandy (Lustau Brandy de Jerez Solera Reserva)
1⁄2 oz Pineapple rum, Plantation Stiggins' Fancy
1⁄2 oz Sherry, Lustau Pedro Ximenez (Float)
1 t Herbal liqueur, Pernod
1 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Don's Mix
12 dr Bitters, Bittermens 'Elemakule Tiki
2 ds Nutmeg (Garnish)
1 wdg Lime (Garnish)
Instructions

Shake all but Pedro Ximenez with ice, strain into crushed ice filled double rocks glass or Tiki mug. Float sherry on top, garnish and enjoy.

Notes

Originally the name was Conquistador, but there are a few already named that.

History

Official entry for the 2016 Chilled Magazine Lustau Solera Standout Bartender Competition.

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  • Although I don't like drinks that are too sweet, I thought this benefited from 1 tsp pineapple gum syrup for balance.
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