For the cocktail drinker looking for a smooth transition from summer to autumn flavors, one off-menu special at Bin 77 in Perkins Rowe marries both seasons in the perfect fusion. Invented by local mixologist John Morris, the Crossover blends Kraken spiced rum, Luxardo liqueur, honey-infused simple syrup and an orange rind for a sweet yet centered beverage.
“Finding that fusion is a matter of taking the sweet and light and balancing it with the rich and dark,” Morris says.
While an orange rind brings the summery tang of citrus and the syrup—infused in-house—keeps things fresh, the spice of the rum anchors the cocktail with darker notes. Add in the candy-like liqueur, and the drink takes on a more decadent quality reminiscent of October butterscotch. Before you shelve the lighter tastes of summer, let the Crossover ease you into autumn. bin77.com
