Bootblack Brand syrups put a twist on classic cocktails
Theyâre crafted in small batches with natural ingredients, and developed by a graphic artist from Rhode Island
By Ann Trieger Kurland Globe Correspondent,Updated December 29, 2020, 12:00 p.m.
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Cocktail syrups from Rhode Island-based Bootblack Brands.Handout (Custom credit)
In pursuit of a good cocktail at his favorite local bars, but usually disappointed, Paul Kubiski, a graphic artist from Rhode Island, developed his own line of cocktail syrups he named Bootblack Brand. Inspired by flavor profiles of Indian, Asian, and Mexican cuisines, the cocktail mixes use simple syrup, botanicals, and spices to enhance your imbibing at home. Theyâre crafted in small batches with natural ingredients. Each delivers complex, layered flavors, and when combined with a spirit, creates a twist to a classic cocktail. âIt takes you down those routes, but a bit left of center,â says Kubiski. For a Moscow Mul