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Cocktail: Diaspora | Bartender: Mark Gonney

This cocktail, Diaspora, aims to celebrate Liberia’s shared history and diverse cultures: the Continental, African-American and Caribbean vibrant traditions. Each ingredient has been chosen for its cultural significance and flavor profile, creating a delicious and meaningful drink.

Cocktail: Diaspora | Bartender Atlas

2 oz Palm Wine or Liberian White Rum (Sangar)
3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 oz Sorrel (Hibiscus) Syrup
1/2 oz Sweet Potato Syrup
1 to 2 Dashes of African/Caribbean Spice Mix Bitters
Top off with Ginger Beer

In a shaker, combine the Rum, Sorrel Syrup, Sweet Potato Syrup and Lime juice. Add ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. Double Strain into a chilled Highball glass filled with ice. Top with ginger beer. Add 1 to 2 Dashes of African/Caribbean spice mix bitters. Garnish with an orange peel twist and dry Hibiscus Flower.


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