Midas Touch Recipe

Prepare honey syrup

If you don't have honey syrup ready, combine equal parts honey and warm water (for example 1/4 cup honey + 1/4 cup warm water). Stir until fully combined and cool before using. Measure 0.5 oz for the cocktail.

Optional rim

If desired, run an orange wedge around the rim of a chilled rocks glass, then dip into coarse salt or sugar to coat. Set glass aside.

Add the tequila, orange liqueur, aged rum (if using), fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, honey syrup, and two dashes of Angostura bitters into a cocktail shaker.

Fill the shaker with ice. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold and slightly frosted.

If you used gold luster dust: place a small pinch (about 0.1 tsp) into the bottom of the chilled glass. Strain the cocktail over fresh ice into the prepared glass. The luster dust will swirl and create a shimmering, 'Midas' effect.

If you used gold leaf: gently float a small piece of edible gold leaf on the surface of the cocktail after pouring. Do not stir; let it rest as a decorative flourish.

Garnish with an orange wheel or a long orange twist expressed over the drink (twist the peel to release oils, then drop or perch on the rim). Serve immediately.