El Nopalito

El Nopalito is a comforting, beautifully balanced cocktail that seamlessly introduces seasonal warmth to a smooth botanical base. Shaken to a frosty chill and strained over fresh ice, it pairs crisp mezcal with ripe pear purée, tart lemon juice, and aromatic orange blossom honey, enhanced by a subtle, aromatic whisper of allspice dram and finished with a sprig of fresh thyme.

Ingredients:

  • 2oz Desolas Mezcal

  • 0.75oz Pear Puree

  • 0.5oz Lemon Juice

  • 0.5oz Orange Blossom Honey

  • 2 dashes Allspice Dram

  • Garnish: Fresh Thyme

Instructions:

  • Fill a Rocks glass with fresh ice cubes and set it aside.

  • Add your cocktail ingredients into a shaker tin filled with ice.

  • Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds to thoroughly chill and mix the drink.

  • Pour the liquid through a strainer into your prepared Rocks glass, separating it from the used shaking ice.

  • Gently clap a fresh sprig of thyme between your palms to activate its aromatic oils, then place it on top of the drink.

Attribution:
Recipe: Dos Hombres
Photo & Origin: Dos Hombres

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