Ned King's Gem

Ned King chose the Gem to represent the pre-tiki era on a tropical menu at his bar, Gigantic. While his spec honors the punch-like original, he abandons superfluous aspects of the 1890s recipe and adds a crucial dash of Angostura bitters to tie the whole thing together.

1 ounce Cognac, preferably Pierre Ferrand 1840

1 ounce Jamaica rum, preferably Appleton Signature

¾ ounce lime juice

½ ounce pineapple gomme syrup or simple pineapple syrup (see Editor’s Note)

1 dash Angostura bitters

Garnish: freshly grated cinnamon

Note: Ingredients may have been altered from the original.

Directions at punchdrink.com

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