The Queen's Slipper
by Ran Duan
Ingredients
Preparation
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.
Glass
Nick & Nora Glass
Ice
None
The Queen's Slipper is a brooding, spirit-forward cocktail that balances the funky intensity of Jamaican rum against a rich backdrop of bittersweet amaro and fortified wine. Walnut liqueur adds an earthy, tannic depth that grounds the drink, while the rum's overproof character cuts through with notes of tropical fruit and molasses. The result is complex and warming, with a lingering bitterness that keeps each sip interesting.