“Flaming Heart” at Cask Republic.

Cask Republic

191 Summer Street

Stamford, CT

Cask Republic offers extensive food and beer menus, with dozens of brews from dozens of countries, including Japan, Germany, and Scotland. Their eclectic dining menu features fare ranging from bacon popcorn to pan-seared Canadian salmon with Peruvian purple potatoes. Creative cocktails take center stage from an illuminated bar.

Bartender: Rob Johnson

Cocktail: Flaming Heart

Recipe: Mix

• 1.5 oz Mezcal Meteoro
• 1/2 oz. pineapple juice
• 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz. house ancho chili pepper simple syrup

Rob Johnson behind the bar with a Flaming Heart at Cask Republic in New Haven.

Shake. Pour over iceberg cube in rocks glass rimmed with smoked salt and chili pepper.

“The cocktail is sweet and spicy up front with a smoky finish,” said Manager Andrew Fiorini.