Ming Tsai

Recipes

Directions

In a mixing glass add Mount Gay Eclipse Rum, lemon juice, honey syrup and cranberry compote with cracked ice; shake to blend.  Dump entire contents into a double old-fashioned glass. Garnish with additional cranberry compote, lemon slices and a mint sprig dusted with powdered sugar.

To make cranberry compote:

1. In a 4 quart sauce pan bring ½ cup each of water & freshly squeezed orange juice with 4 whole Star Anise (I also add a cinnamon stick and 10 whole cloves but we can omit if you want focus to be on Star Anise)to a boil.
2. Stir in 1 cup of sugar.
3. Add a 12 ounce bag of cranberries.
4. Return to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10-12 minutes, cranberries should pop.
6. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
7. Dump the entire mixture into a glass bowl, cover and refrigerate until needed.