Similar to the French 75 Cocktail, the traditional Airmail Cocktail is rum based and uses honey as a sweetener and lime juice instead of lemon. Arguably, the Airmail could also be thought of as a sparkling Daiquiri. In this variation, Charlotte layers on the flavors of both fresh muddled pineapple and The Bitter Truth Aromatic Bitters.<br /><br />Small Screen delivers beautifully crafted videos about cocktails, bartending, mixology, food and cooking, each and every week. SUBSCRIBE to Small Screen: http://bit.ly/MF8FOT<br /><br />Sign up for the Small Screen email newsletter & be the first to know when new episodes air on our site!: http://bit.ly/13B6uVE<br /><br />The Proper Pour on Facebook: http://bit.ly/theproperpour<br />Small Screen on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/15F6PwT<br />Small Screen on Twitter: http://bit.ly/16Drsuj<br />Small Screen on Pinterest: http://bit.ly/18lxkp9<br /><br />Watch this episode on Small Screen: <br /><br />Recipe:<br />5 or 6 chunks of fresh pineapple<br />1/2 part fresh lime juice<br />1/2 part 2:1 honey syrup<br />1 1/2 parts Flor de Caña Seven Year Rum: http://bit.ly/flordecanarum<br />2 dashes of The Bitter Truth Aromatic Bitters: http://bit.ly/bittertrutharomaticbitters<br />Champagne or sparkling wine<br /><br />Instructions:<br />Muddle the pineapple in a mixing glass. <br />Add all remaining ingredients except Champagne.<br />Shake with ice.<br />Double strain into a Champagne flute. <br />Gently top off with Champagne. <br />Garnish with a mint leaf.
