Siren Song by Meaghan Montagano

It’s about time we raised a glass to Mr. Makishi here at Boxes and Booze.

Since lighthouses are used in modern times to warn sea travelers about treacherous rocks and jetties, it seemed safe enough for us to enjoy this deliciously tempting tipple, the Siren’s Song.

Hopefully the lighthouse will keep us safe.

The drink was created by New York "startender" Meaghan Montagano, bar manager at Michelin starred La Sirena, to compliment St. George Spirits amazing Spiced Pear Liqueur.

The drink is richly layered thanks to the base of anejo tequila, and sweetened with one of St. George distillery’s many unique and outrageously good offerings. Their Spiced Pear Liqueur carries notes of cinnamon and clove which compliment the ripe Bartlett pear flavor.

The walnut syrup adds warm under tones and the cinnamon syrup places this drink firmly in the decadent category.

I’ve spiced things up even further by using Soltado, an anejo tequila which has been infused with serrano pepper and more cinnamon.

Be careful – once you head this Siren’s Song you may never go back.

Here’s to temptation, in moderation, with a lighthouse to guide the way back to safety. Cheers.

Warm and cozy flavors with a bit of heat and spice - tempted?

Siren Song by Meaghan Montagano

1 ¾ anejo tequila (I used Soltado)

¾ St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur

½ oz walnut liqueur

1 bar spoon cinnamon syrup

1 dash smoke bitters (I used Black Cloud Charred Cedar)

Lemon peel garnish

Stir together with ice and strain into a favorite glass. Keep an eye out for mermaids and keep your lighthouse handy.

Will you heed the warning?