Lazy Lover

Lazy Lover is a smooth, seductive green-hued cocktail that pairs the earthy, artisanal smoke of mezcal with the spicy, aromatic complexity of Green Chartreuse. Shaken to a frosty chill with juicy muddled jalapeño, fresh lime juice, and a touch of sweet agave syrup, this vibrant sour is fine-strained into a chilled coupe and elegantly finished with a fresh jalapeño wheel.

Ingredients:

• 3-slice Cucumber (fresh)

• 1 pinch of salt (sea salt)

• 30 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 22.5 ml Gentian liqueur (e.g. Suze, Salers etc)

• 7.5 ml Demerara/Muscovado/brown sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)

• 7.5 ml Pink grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions:

• Muddle cucumber slices and salt in the base of the shaker. Add other ingredients, shake with ice, and strain into an ice-filled glass.

Attribution:
Recipe: Tess Anne Sawyer at The Up & Up, New York City, USA
Photo: Difford’s Guide
Origin: Difford’s Guide