Herb Alpert Cocktail

Named after the famous musician, this drink has serious brass. It pairs mezcal with the vegetal heat of fresh jalapeño, bright lime juice, and the rich, ginger-spiced notes of falernum.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz. mezcal

  • 1 oz. jalapeño-infused blanco tequila

  • 1 oz. fresh lime juice

  • 1⁄2 oz. rich simple syrup (2:1)

  • 8 leaves fresh oregano

Instructions:

  • Shake all of the ingredients with ice to chill, then double-strain into a chilled coupe.

  • Jalapeno-infused blanco tequila: Use a paring knife to remove the seeds and membranes from 4 fresh jalapeño peppers. Add the seeds and membranes to a 750-ml. bottle of blanco tequila (reserve the peppers for another use); strain after 20 minutes and use within 2 weeks

Attribution:
Recipe: Phil Ward, New York City
Photo: Eric Medsker | May 15, 2021
Origin: Imbibe

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