The ingredients form a strange alchemy that brings out a delightful coconut/shea buttery note. Rye works well too.

Snack on the fizzy raspberry remains

1. Use lots of dragonfruit for the muddle. There is not much juice as it smooshes into a mush. So the more there is, the more flavor will get transferred during the shaking.

Rinomato, somewhere between Campari and Aperol, recently arrive in my hometown, and I thought a Boulevardier riff would put it to good use. Chose bourbon instead of rye for the relatively more mellow Rinomato. A dash of bitters is a departure from the classic Boulevardier, but adds that extra something. Orange or whiskey barrel or black walnut are also recommended.

I’ve noticed that most cocktails made with Mr. Black are evening cocktails with heavy flavors. I wanted to go the opposite route and create something refreshing and bright. The Mr. Swizzle combines the burnt sugar flavors of Demerara rum and honey with coffee. This depth is opened up by the lemon juice base and the clove spiced notes of the falernum. Enjoy a few of these at brunch time! You deserve it.

An original of mine inspired by the Breakfast Martini. A delicate jammy, floral and citrusy cocktail perfect for brunch!