“It’s kind of a jerk thing to do, I think, to give someone over-the-counter medicine. It was difficult to incorporate into a cocktail,” says Gary Matthews. The Drumbar bartender is referring to Sarah Syman of Otto Mezzo, who challenged him to create a cocktail with Tums—the antacids traditionally used to relieve heartburn.
Rum & Tum Ramos 2 oz chorizo fat-washed Ron Zacapa .75 oz lime juice .75 Tums simple syrup One egg white 1 oz heavy cream Soda water Cholula hot sauce