darkness calls

1 1/4 oz Altos Reposado Tequila (Cimarron)
1/2 oz Denizen Vatted Dark Rum (Denizen Merchant's Reserve)
3/4 oz Punt e Mes
1/2 oz Campari
1/4 oz Giffard Crème de Cacao (Bols)

Stir with ice, strain into a Nick & Nora glass, and garnish with an orange twist.Two Wednesdays ago, I decided to make an intriguing riff that appeared like a mashup of the Right Hand and Tres Hand called Darkness Calls. The drink was crafted by Trevor Shores for the current Death & Co. Denver Fall 2023/Winter 2024 menu, and the recipe was sourced via online flashcards. In addition, the touch of cacao here reminded me of Naren Young's Chocolate Negroni. In the glass, Darkness Called showcased an orange and tequila aroma. Next, grape notes on the sip led into tequila, caramel, rum, and bitter herbal flavors on the swallow with a chocolate-orange finish.