Caribbean National Weekly - Melky Jean set to launch Haitian heritage rum brand, Saint Sauveur 1972

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Saint Sauveur 1972 Rum
• 1/4 oz simple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Large ice cube
• Flamed orange peel (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a mixing glass, combine rum, simple syrup, and bitters.
2. Add ice and stir until well-chilled.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
4. Hold a strip of orange peel over the glass.
5. Light a match or lighter, gently warm the peel, then quickly squeeze it to express the oils through the flame — creating a dramatic flash.
6. Rub the peel around the rim of the glass and drop it in as garnish.

Flavor Profile:

Smooth. Sophisticated. Smoky citrus. A Haitian heritage remix on a classic.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Saint Sauveur 1972 Rum
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/4 oz honey syrup (or simple syrup)
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Ice
• Pineapple wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, honey syrup, and bitters.
2. Add ice and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds.
3. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
4. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.

Flavor Profile:

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Saint Sauveur 1972 Rum
• 4 oz ginger beer
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• Ice
• Lime wedge and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a copper mug with ice.
2. Add Saint Sauveur 1972 Rum and lime juice.
3. Top with ginger beer.
4. Stir gently.
5. Garnish with a lime wedge and fresh mint.

Flavor Profile:

A luxurious twist on a classic — bold, refreshing, and rooted in Haitian excellence.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Saint Sauveur 1972 Rum
• 1 oz Saint Sauveur 4-Year Rum
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 oz guava nectar
• 1/2 oz passionfruit syrup
• 1/4 oz grenadine
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Ice
• Pineapple (for serving)
• Mint sprig, lime wheel, and pineapple wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Hollow out a fresh pineapple to use as your glass (or use a highball if preferred).
2. In a shaker, combine both rums, lime juice, guava nectar, passionfruit syrup, grenadine, and bitters.
3. Add ice and shake until chilled.
4. Strain into the prepared pineapple over crushed ice.
5. Garnish generously with mint, lime wheel, and pineapple wedge.

Flavor Profile:

A celebration of Haitian pride and ultimate luxury.

Tropical richness with a royal flair — a punch that tells the story of legacy, flavor, and freedom in every sip.