Why We Love It
Cocktail aficionados will adore the Dunderstruck set for its ingenious pairing of Liber & Co.'s luscious Pacific Strawberry Syrup with the bitter complexity of Campari, the rich depth of Appleton Estate's 12-year-old rum, and the herbal whisper of St. George Absinthe Verte. This quartet creates a harmonious blend that dances between sweet, bitter, and herbaceous notes, offering a drinking experience that's simultaneously familiar and refreshingly innovative.
How to Drink It
The Dunderstruck Cocktail Set is perfect for crafting complex, layered cocktails that balance fruity sweetness, herbal complexity, and rich aged rum flavors. Try it in tiki-style drinks or spirit-forward concoctions during warm summer evenings, pairing beautifully with grilled tropical fruits or spicy Caribbean dishes. For a simpler serve, mix the rum and strawberry syrup over ice, finishing with a dash of absinthe for an aromatic flourish.
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Tasting Notes
Nose: Bright strawberry aroma leads, followed by herbal notes of anise and fennel from the absinthe. Subtle hints of caramel and oak from the aged rum mix with Campari's bitter orange scent.
Palate: Initial burst of sweet strawberry quickly balanced by Campari's signature bitterness. The rum adds depth with flavors of vanilla, baking spices, and toasted nuts. Absinthe contributes a complex herbal layer with wormwood and licorice notes. Texture is rich and velvety.
Finish: Long and warming. Bitter elements from Campari linger, complemented by the rum's oak tannins. Strawberry sweetness fades to reveal subtle absinthe herbs. Leaves a pleasant dryness with hints of anise and citrus peel.
How It's Made
The Dunderstruck Cocktail Set combines the vibrant Liber & Co. Pacific Strawberry Syrup with the bitter complexity of Campari, the rich depth of Appleton Estate Rare Casks 12 Year Reserve rum, and a hint of St. George Absinthe Verte for an intriguing anise note. What makes this set unique is the careful balance of flavors achieved through precise measurements and the use of high-quality, artisanal ingredients, each bringing its own distinct production process to the mix—from the small-batch strawberry syrup to the long-aged Jamaican rum.