Bitter Roots

A hoppy IPA meets its spirited match in this beer cocktail with herbal Cynar, rich Jamaican rum and fruity Madeira.

1 oz. Cynar
3/4 oz. Jamaican rum
3/4 oz. Madeira (Frankel uses Broadbent Medium Dry Rainwater)
1 tsp. honey syrup (3 parts honey diluted with 1 part hot water)
1 dash of Angostura bitters
1 oz. IPA beer
Ice cubes
Tools: mixing glass, barspoon, strainer
Glass: rocks
Garnish: fresh artichoke leaf, optional

Combine all ingredients, except beer, and stir with ice cubes. Strain into a rocks glass and fill with fresh ice. Top with beer, stir gently and garnish.

Chris Frankel, Anvil Bar & Refuge, Houston TX

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