This fragrant rum-based libation from John Bunner, Operations Manager at Alo, Aloette, and Alobar in Toronto, is garnished with a bundle of herbs tied together with lemon peel—inspired by a bouquet garni used for flavouring stocks and stews.

Leisure Noise Cocktail

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 oz Havana Club 7 rum
• 1 oz Tio Pepe Fino sherry
• 1⁄3 oz crème de banane
• 1⁄2 oz simple syrup
• 3⁄4 oz lime juice
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Handful of mint, basil, cilantro, thyme

GARNISH:

• Sprig of thyme
• Remaining mint, basil, cilantro
• Strip of lemon peel

METHOD:

Reserve one sprig each of the mint, basil, cilantro, and thyme, tie together with lemon peel and set aside. Transfer all remaining ingredients to an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with herb bouque.