Recipe
by Phil Ward from Death and Co
- 1.5oz white agricole rhum (I used La Favorite)
- 1oz lime juice
- .75oz cane sugar syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Add all ingredients in a glass with lots of crushed ice. “Swizzle” together using a long spoon or rod, or if you’re fortunate enough to own one, a bois lélé. Top with more crushed ice.
About
Swizzles are a style of drink originating from the Caribbeans, and would traditionally be stirred/mixed together using a “swizzlestick” called “le bois lélé.”
This completely nature-made stirrer actually comes from (cut) dried branches of a tree native to the islands. For what it is, it’s really freakin expensive here (~$20) and totally unnecessary to own. But, it’s fun. 🙂 I splurged and finally gifted myself after contemplating for way too long. If you’re buying one, I recommend only buying it in person, because each stick varies widely in the length and thickness of the branches, given it’s a completely natural product.
To use this fun tool, all add your ingredients to a glass filled with crushed ice. Submerge the bois lélé under the ice, hold the rod part in between your palms and rub your hands together to spin the stick while gently moving it up and down. I’ve yet to master this tool without making a huge mess, might be because my ice is not finely crushed enough. Oh well, the drink is good.