Mai Tai Riff: Secret Life of Plants

• 1 1/2 ozwhite rum
• 3/4 ozmango-oolong syrup
• 3/4 ozfresh lime juice
• 1/4 ozorgeat
• 1/4 ozVelvet Falernum
• 10 dropssalt solution (1 part salt: 5 parts water)
•  Dash of absinthe

Preparation

1. 1.

   Combine all of the ingredients in an ice-filled shaker, shake to combine, then strain into a glass. Top the cocktail with crushed ice and garnish.

2. 2.

   Mango-Oolong SyrupIn a saucepan, heat 12 oz. of water to 195 degrees Fahrenheit then add 4 Tbsp. of oolong tea leaves and steep for 5 minutes. Strain the tea leaves out of the brewed tea, then return the tea to low heat, adding 850 g. of mango purée (Hey Love uses Perfect Purée), 850 g. of white sugar, 1 12-oz. can of mango nectar and 12 g. of citric acid. Stir over heat until the sugar is dissolved and the ingredients combined. Keep refrigerated for approximately 1 month.