Drinkin’ with Stiggins

from Punch (http://punchdrink.com)

Ingredients

Serving: 1

• 1 1/2 ounces Plantation Pineapple rum
• 1 1/2 ounces Plantation Pineapple rum
• 1/2 ounce Swedish punsch, preferably Kronan
• 1/2 ounce Swedish punsch, preferably Kronan
• 1/4 ounce green Chartreuse
• 1/4 ounce green Chartreuse
• 1/2 ounce lemon juice
• 1/2 ounce lemon juice
• bar spoon star anise gomme (see Editor's Note)
• bar spoon star anise gomme (see Editor's Note)
• 1 dash lactart
• 1 dash lactart
• 1 dash Angostura bitters
• 1 dash Angostura bitters
• 6 to 8 drops tiki bitters, preferably Bittermens 'Elemakule Tiki Bitters
• 6 to 8 drops tiki bitters, preferably Bittermens 'Elemakule Tiki Bitters
• 6 to 8 mint leaves
• 6 to 8 mint leaves

Garnish: mint sprig, star anise pod

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker over ice.
2. Shake and strain into a whiskey glass, such as Glencairn.
3. Garnish with a mint sprig and a star anise pod.

Editor's Note

Star Anise Gomme
12 ounces water
4 ounces acacia powder
3 1/2 cups sugar
8 to 10 whole star anise pods

Slowly add 4 of cold water to 4 ounces of acacia powder and whisk together until fully incorporated. Allow the mixture to sit overnight. Combine the sugar and remaining 8 ounces of water in a saucepan over low heat to make a rich syrup. Add the whole star anise pods. Over low heat, slowly add acacia mixture to rich syrup and stir to combine. Let the syrup rest for 24 hours before using.