Last week, we stopped by a private happy hour at the uber chic Hudson Bar & Books, a world, a renowned cigar lounge in the West Village. In attendance were a select group of media elite gathered to taste the hottest new cigar on the market from Davidoff of Geneva, the Davidoff Nicaragua Diadema. The evening was hosted by Cigar Expert Ibrahim Amer. Mr. Amir helpfully explained to this cigar novice what made this delicious cigar so special. The Davidoff Nicaragua Diadema is the first Puro Nicaragua ever produced by the century-old cigar company. Davidoff’s expert cigar makers led by master blender Henke Kelner, have created a cigar handcrafted from the tobacco of the Nicaragua volcanic regions. The Nicaragua Diadema has a deep smokey with flavor with overtones of whiskey and pepper. It has a flavor that truly stimulates the palate.
This exceptional cigar experience was complimented with unique Caliche Rum Cocktails. Caliche Rum creators Rande Gerber and Roberto Serrallés have introduced a rum six generations in the making. It was brought to market exclusively from the Serrallés Family Distillery, the birthplace of premium Puerto Rican rum. The flavor of Caliche Rum is clean and balanced with hints of oak and notes of caramel and vanilla. The Cali Cafe was a mix of Caliche Rum, coffee and is the just the right cocktail to accompany an after-dinner cigar.
The Cali Cafe
2 oz Caliche Rum
1 oz regular strength brewed cold coffee.
1/4 oz maraschino
1/2 oz Cherry Heering
1/2 oz Dark simple syrup
Orange peel and cherry garnish
La Gran Fiesta
2 oz Caliche Rum
1 oz Blackcurrant black iced tea
1 oz simple syrup
3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz Veev Acaí Spirit
3 raspberries
Method: Muddle 3 raspberries with all ingredients in a shaker, add ice and shake it, then serve over ice in an old fashion glass garnished with a mint spring and a blackberry.
The La Gran Fiesta was quite refreshing and tasty. Perfect for pairing with a cigar on the beaches of Panama.
You can enjoy both cocktails and The Davidoff Nicaragua Diadema at both Bars & Books Manhattan locations. Also at finer cigar lounges across the globe.