The Bamako Punch

Spiced rum, ginger, lime & hibiscus — West African roots, American hustle

He grew up in West Africa with an MS-DOS computer and a kid's curiosity

Why this cocktail? Derek grew up in Mali with curiosity and freedom. This spiced punch bridges African roots with American invention.

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Derek's earliest memories are in Bamako, Mali — freedom, exploration, and an MS-DOS computer that cracked the world open. This spiced rum punch with ginger and hibiscus bridges those West African roots with American hustle: warm, spiced, and built from scratch.

Ingredients

• 2 oz spiced rum
• 1 oz ginger syrup
• 1 oz lime juice
• 1 oz hibiscus tea
• Lime wheel
• Candied ginger

Preparation

1. 1.Shake rum, ginger syrup, lime, and hibiscus with ice.
2. 2.Strain into a copper mug over ice.
3. 3.Garnish with lime wheel and candied ginger.

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