Burnt Citrus Cocktail

Name: Burnt Citrus Cocktail
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 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

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Level: Intermediate

Total: 5 min
Active: 5 min

Yield: 1 drink

Level: Intermediate

Total: 5 min
Active: 5 min

Yield: 1 drink

Ingredients

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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

Directions

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.