Heart of Darkness

Ingredients

1 oz Black strap rum - preferably Cruzan
1 oz Fernet-Branca
½ oz Blackberry syrup
2 oz Chinotto
¾ oz Lime juice
1 Mint sprig - for garnish

oz ml cl

Glass: Mason jar

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Instructions

Combine the ingredients (except the Chinotto) into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until the drink is sufficiently chilled. Add multiple pieces of ice to the chilled Mason jar glass. Strain the drink into the chilled Mason jar glass. Add the Chinotto. Garnish with the Mint sprig.

Heart of Darkness origin story

Created by: Dave Kwiatkowski
Created at: The Sugar House
Country: United States
Year: 2012

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Nutrition Facts

	Calories	Total Fat	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Protein
Black strap rum	?	?	?	?	?	?
Fernet-Branca	?	?	?	?	?	?
Blackberry syrup	?	?	?	?	?	?
Chinotto	?	?	?	?	?	?
Lime juice	5.6	0.0	0.5	1.9	0.4	0.1
Total	5.6	0.0	0.5	1.9	0.4	0.1

About the ingredients

Fernet: Fernet is an Italian type of amaro, a bitter, aromatic spirit. Fernet is made from a number of herbs and spices which vary according to the brand, but usually include myrrh, rhubarb, chamomile, cardamom, aloe, and especially saffron, with a base of distilled grape spirits. Fernet is usually served as a digestif after a meal but may also be served with coffee and espresso or mixed into coffee and espresso drinks. It typically contains 45% alcohol by volume. It may be served at room temperature or with ice. The Italian liqueur has a cult following in the international bartending community and is immensely popular in Argentina. The South American country consumes more than 75% of all fernet produced globally and, due to the product's popularity, also has Fratelli Branca's only distillery outside of Italy. As it is traditionally mixed with Coke, fernet has also contributed in making Argentina one of the biggest consumers of Coca-Cola in the world. Fernet and Coke (Spanish: fernet con coca) is so ubiquitous in Argentina that it has been described as "the country's unofficial drink".
Chinotto: Chinotto is a type of carbonated soft drink produced from the juice of the fruit of the myrtle-leaved orange tree (Citrus myrtifolia). The beverage is dark in color. Its appearance is similar to that of cola, but not as sweet, having a bittersweet taste. The drink was known in antiquity as a dark-hued, bitter-tasting variant of orange juice, and was considered as refreshment. Industrial production of Chinotto soda dates to the 1950s. It is produced in Italy by several companies, and is mostly consumed in Italy and Malta. San Pellegrino, the mineral water company, exports it under the brand name "Chinò" and "Chinotto." Coca-Cola produces it under the brand name "Fanta Chinotto" in Italy and "Fanta Amara" in Malta.
Rum: Rum is a liquor made by fermenting and then distilling sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice. The distillate, a clear liquid, is usually aged in oak barrels. Rum is produced in nearly every sugar-producing region of the world, such as the Philippines, where Tanduay is the largest producer of rum globally
Lime juice: Lime juice is a common ingredient in many cocktails, as it adds a tangy, citrus flavor. It is often used in combination with other ingredients such as sugar, alcohol, and other fruit juices to create a balanced, flavorful drink. Some popular cocktails that use lime juice include Margaritas, Daiquiris, Gimlets, and Mojitos. Lime juice can also be used as a garnish for drinks like the Margarita, and is also used in many non-alcoholic drinks like limeades and iced teas. It's a versatile ingredient that is used in many drinks and can add a refreshing taste to any cocktail.