Moonriver Bar #15 - Denimus Daiquiri

One of the first games I ever ran professionally had a stalwart knight with a belabored backstory full of twists, turns, and dead siblings.  His name was Denimus Umbra, oldest brother to the main not-villain of the first arc, Warrick Umbra (whom he thought was dead; actually nearly assassinated by the head of the church of Tiamat, along with his two younger brothers...who Warrick saved by summoning hounds to hold their spirits to the material plane)  ...He wasn't in the right campaign.
Let's drink to his memory!

The Classic Daiquiri

Even before all your frozen daiquiri variations found their marks, the Daiquiri was a creature of elegance.  Another simple cocktail of minimal ingredients, best served cold.

It is a vehicle for light rum, simple syrup, and a little lime.  Simple and to the point.

2 oz light rum
1 oz Lime juice
​3/4 oz simple syrup
Serve chilled or not, whatever works.

Denimus Variation

Denimus was a Paladin in the Third Age of Ionian Lore.  He served his station with heroism and virtue.  ...Which means, we have some nasty smite damage to work into this simple cocktail.

The simple answer is to roll in some dark Rum; probably Kraken.  Instead of Lime, how about some Lemon?  Grenadine (simple syrup with pomegranate) will fill that role.  And then we need something else; a tiny radiant punch at the end.

2 oz Kraken spiced rum
1 oz Cherry Liqueur
1 oz Lemon Juice
3/4 oz Grenadine
---Makes 4 shots total

This is where the metaphor gives way in favor of convenient alliteration.  This will not remind you of a valiant knight charging into battle.  Instead, this goes down smooth and sweet, SMITING you after the hit with a nice buzz.  As I'm discovering, I make things that are tasty and strong, so be careful how many spell slot shots you dole out with this one.

Smite responsibly.
​-Adamus