Baron Samedi at Taylor's Rooftop

Overview

If an ancient spirit of Haitian Voodoo was to find himself in Sydney, what would he do? Perhaps he'd take his black tail coated self to Centennial Park, show his skull face at the Opera House or pay a visit Waverley Cemetery (he is guardian of the afterlife, after all). Luckily for us, folklore legend Baron Samedi has decided to skip all this and throw a party.

Yes, Baron Samedi Spiced has arrived on Australian shores — and this new spicy spirit is celebrating the occasion. The beverage — made with Caribbean rum and spices such as vanilla, cacao, cinnamon and native Haitian spice Vetiver — takes its name from the ancient spirit (or Loa), and is a dash of cheekiness and mystery, all rolled into one.

It's the spirit that sums up yours, and it's also the reason to head to Taylor's Rooftop during June. From Wednesday, June 8, Baron Samedi will be taking over the CBD venue from 6pm and, should you dare to step inside, you'll enter a shadowy underworld rife with magic, music and vanilla, cacao and cinnamon-flecked cocktails. You've got until July 2 to get amongst it. And remember: drink responsibly, folks.