Can I make the syrup ahead of time?

Yes. The syrup can be made in advance, strained, cooled, and stored covered in the refrigerator. It should stay good for several days and makes the cocktail quicker to assemble.

What can I use instead of spiced rum?

If you don't have spiced rum, a dark rum will work well, though the drink will be a little less warm-spiced. You could also use aged rum for a smoother, richer profile.

What if I don't have champagne flutes?

Any chilled coupe, Nick and Nora glass, or small wine glass will work. The important part is to strain the cocktail without ice so it stays crisp and elegant.

Can I top it with a different sparkling wine?

Yes. Use any dry sparkling wine you like, such as brut Prosecco, Cava, or Champagne. Add it to taste so the drink stays balanced and not overly diluted.

How sweet is the drink?

The sweetness comes mainly from the syrup and the sparkling wine. If you prefer a drier cocktail, add a little less syrup or choose a very dry sparkling wine.

Can I make a batch for a party?

Yes. Multiply the cocktail ingredients and mix everything except the sparkling wine ahead of time. Chill the base, then add the sparkling wine just before serving so it stays bubbly.

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Stroke of Midnight

Name: Stroke of Midnight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: FOR THE COCKTAIL; 1 oz spiced rum; 0.5 oz Caribbean Citrus Syrup; 1/2 fresh lemon, juiced (approx 0.5 oz); 2 drops The Spice House orange blossom water; sparkling wine to taste; FOR THE SYRUP; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup water; 3-4 drops The Spice House maple extract; 1 dash The Spice House fresh nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon The Spice House Caribbean Citrus Chile Rub

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Recipe and photo courtesy of @weekndcookbook.

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COCKTAIL FOR THE
spiced rum 1 oz
Caribbean Citrus Syrup 0.5 oz
(approx 0.5 oz) 1/2 fresh lemon, juiced
orange blossom water 2 drops
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to taste sparkling wine
THE SYRUP FOR
dark brown sugar 1/2 cup
water 1/2 cup
maple extract 3-4 drops
fresh nutmeg 1 dash
Caribbean Citrus Chile Rub 1/2 teaspoon

Preparation Instructions:

To make syrup:

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, strain, and cool.

To make the cocktail:

Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake cocktail and strain into a champagne flute without ice. Garnish with a slice of dehydrated blood orange.

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