The Devil's Chord
A robust Old Fashioned, this drink is steeped in the dark, rich flavors of the 1930s Deep South, echoing the supernatural blues and Black folklore of Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners.' It's best savored slowly, like a forgotten melody under a blood moon.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blackstrap Rum
- 0.25 oz Spiced Demerara Syrup
- 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
Instructions
- Combine blackstrap rum, spiced demerara syrup, Peychaud's bitters, and Angostura bitters in a mixing glass.
- Add a large ice cube and stir until well-chilled and properly diluted (about 30 seconds).
- Strain over a large ice cube or sphere into a chilled rocks glass.
- Garnish with a brandied cherry and an orange twist.
Glassware: Rocks glass
Garnish: Brandied cherry, orange twist
History
This Old Fashioned variation leans into the gothic atmosphere of 'Sinners' with its rich, dark rum base and complex spiced syrup. The choice of blackstrap rum evokes the film's 1930s Deep South setting and its blend of a familiar classic with a touch of the unknown. The bitters add layers of mystery, much like the film's genre-bending narrative.