Led by Stephanie Andrews, Spindle Bar recently launched a tiki-specific Airstream outside of Charlotte’s Optimist Hall. In homage to their home city, Andrews created the Queen City Swizzle, a colorful, herbaceous drink that walks the line between sweet and smoky.
recipe 
yields
1 drink
1 ounce Rum
½ ounce Mezcal
1 ounce Pineapple syrup
3/4 oz Pineapple juice
3/4 ounce Lime juice
½ ounce Green chartreuse
Mint leaves, divided
1/4 ounce Peychaud’s bitters
Ingredients
steps
1. In a cocktail tin, add all ingredients up to mint leaves (reserving some for garnish), muddle, and stir. Pour over crushed ice, and float Peychaud’s on top. Slap remaining mint to release essential oils and garnish.
Date Published: 08.19.22
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Recipe By
Stephanie Andrews of Spindle Bar, Charlotte, North Carolina -
Contributing City
Charlotte
