Rum Manhattan

1. 1

   Combine the rum, vermouth, bay leaf reduction and bitters in a mixing glass with ice, and stir thoroughly.

2. 2

   Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, then add the bay leaf and several blueberries.

3. 3

   To flame the orange peel into the drink, cut a thumb-size wedge of peel from an orange.

4. 4

   Holding a lighted match or lighter in one hand, squeeze the orange peel with the other hand over the flame so that the oils ignite as they pass through the flame.

5. 5

   (This can require practice; an unflamed twist of orange will also suffice.)

6. 6

   Serve.

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