Foreground - The Filibuster: Rye, Maple Syrup, egg white, angostura bitters, lemon.
Background - Carter Beats the Devil
“The novel “Carter Beats the Devil,” by Glen David Gold, is the inspiration for a cocktail from Flora restaurant’s mixologist Erik Adkins. Gold’s fictionalized biography is about Oakland native Charles Joseph Carter, an early 20th century American illusionist. It’s no coincidence that the restaurant’s single piece of artwork is a huge reproduction of the novel’s cover. Adkins’ creation features El Tesoro Reposado Tequila, lime juice, organic agave nectar, smoky Del Maguey Minero mezcal and a house-made tincture of Thai bird’s eye chile, giving a subtle spicy note that blossoms into a warm glow on the finish. It’s not for everyone, but borderline chileheads will take to it - well, like the devil to Carter.” - Lynne Char Bennett, SF Chronicle
