That World Inverted

I invented this cocktail over the weekend as Ladybug and I laid out to enjoy the delicious and rare Portland sun. In describing it to a friend, she said “Oh it’s kind of like a mojito” only it doesn’t have mint or lime, so no, not at all. This cocktail is called the Giancarlo cuz it tastes Italian and then name sounds like a sexy lover who would make this and bring it out to you while you lounge. Here’s the recipe:

The Giancarlo

1 lemon

2 tsps. evaporated cane juice

1 1/2 oz. Aniversario dark rum (you could use Meyer’s in a pinch, but oh the Aniversario!)

club soda

Muddle the lemon with the sugar very well. Add ice and rum. Shake vigorously. Strain and pour (serve up). Fill glass 3/4 full and finish with club soda. (Ladybug was very savvy by pouring the club soda into the glass he muddled and shook in, there by sucking up all the extra yumminess and then poured it to fill). Garnish with something red or a maybe a disc of orange.

It’s delicious but after a day in the sun, it could put you to sleep…and dream of Giancarlo…