"A lush, tropical punch with a spellbinding twist, Velvet Hex layers bright Caravedo Acholado pisco and rich Romate cream sherry with sweet coconut, pineapple, and lime, then wraps it all in the soft, vanilla-nutty flavor of ube. Inspired by my Filipino partner and our shared love of ube desserts, this tall, crushed-ice drink is silky, vibrant, and just a little dangerous—like a velvet spell in a glass. Ube, the purple yam beloved in Filipino cuisine, is the star here. Instead of powder, I use Butterfly ube extract, which delivers pure flavor and seamless integration without the chalky texture. Together with pisco’s citrus-spice brightness, sherry’s dried-fruit richness, and coconut liqueur’s lush depth, it transforms the punch into something both comforting and otherworldly." —MM