Cartagena Rooftops

Mistela, Lime, Orange, Blackberry

Bartenders Kyle Darrow and John Grubb of Next of Kin | Philadelphia

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Adapted by StarChefs | november 2023

INGREDIENTS

Mistela:
10 grams anise
10 grams green peppercorns
6 bay leaves
2 liters white rum
450 grams blackberries

To Assemble and Serve:
¾ ounce lime juice
¾ ounce 1:1 simple syrup
½ ounce orange juice
2 blackberries

METHOD

For the Mistela:
Heat the water bath of an immersion circulator to 130°F. Place anise, peppercorns, and bay leaves in a sachet. Transfer to a vacuum bag with rum and blackberries. Seal and cook sous vide 3 hours. Let cool, then remove the spice sachet. Seal and refrigerate 24 hours. Once infused, strain, bottle, and reserve.

To Assemble and Serve:
In a shaker with ice, add all ingredients and 2 ounces Mistela. Shake and dump into your desired glass.

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