La Hechicera Rum is one of those brands I have fallen head over heels in love with. Maybe it was its history recounted so beautifully by owner Miguel Riascos right here on Lush Life in April of this year. Maybe it was my own wonderful adventure to Colombia and tasting La Hechicera in situ or maybe it was because of today’s guest, Stephanie Jordan. I met her when she was Brand Ambassador of La Hechicera Rum earlier this year. Even then, I could tell hers was a story that needed to be told.

Our cocktail of the week is the Oro Fashioned, which pays homage to the belief that somewhere in the New World was a place of immense wealth called El Dorado.

Ingredients

• 50 ml La Hechicera Rum
• 1 small cube of gold dust covered panela (Panela is dehydrated sugar cane juice, covered in gold. It has far more flavor than sugar and is argued to be healthier. It is hard to find but can be replaced )
• 4 drops of bitters (classic, orange, cocoa or coffee)

Method

• In a mixing glass, add gold panela, 3cl of La Hechicera Rum, 2 drops of bitters and 3 ice cubes and stir.
• After a minute or two, add another 2 drops of bitters and 3 ice cubes. Continue to stir.

Serve in a classic tumbler, twist an orange zest on top and garnish with a dehydrated orange wheel.

You’ll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week on ALushLifeManual.com, where you’ll also find all the ingredients in our shop.

Always remember the wise words of Oscar Wilde, “All things in moderation, including moderation,” and always drink responsibly!

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