Alarmed Dragon

• 1
  Shake.
• 2
  Strain into a tumbler with fresh ice.
• 3
  Garnish with pineapple frond and an origami dragon.

A loving homage to Riva Bar in Berlin’s Alarmed Bison, this spicy strong-aroma cocktail is sweet yet fiery—just like real-life Chinese dragons.

Originally featured on Cocktail Bart’s Instagram.

*Johann’s recipe for chili-cinnamon-clove syrup:

• 250 ml Water
• 250 g Sugar
• 2 sticks Cinnamon
• 2 small dried chilis (hot enough that it’s not fun eating them on their own, yet far away from doom-habaneros)
• 4 Cloves

Put all together in a small pot, stir and put on high heat. Let it boil heavily for about two minutes, then strain it and fill into a bottle. Aim for a christmassy smell and a warm, not hot chili-mouthfeel like from chili chocolate.