El Pepe

A deeply complex, vegetal, and alpine-forward sipper. It shakes artisanal mezcal alongside the intense, botanical profile of alpine génépy liqueur, brightened with fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, muddled basil, and a slice of spicy Fresno pepper.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Mezcal, such as Del Maguey Vida

• ½ oz. Génépy, such as Dolin

• ½ oz. Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed

• ¼ oz. Simple Syrup

• 2 leaves Basil 

• 1 slice Fresno pepper, thin

• 4 dashes Angostura bitters

• Basil leaf garnish

Instructions:

• Add all ingredients to a Hybrid Cocktail Shaker with ice.

• Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.

• Strain over a large rock into a Hybrid Cocktail Glass.

• Garnish with a basil leaf.

Attribution:
Recipe: The Elevated Craft Team
Photo: The Elevated Craft Team
Origin: The Elevated Craft Team