Mezcal Sun-Risa

A bright and lively cocktail inspired by the classic Tequila Sunrise. This recipe uses Mezcal, fresh lime juice, and a spiced hibiscus syrup to create a fiery, smoky, and floral flavor profile.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 oz. blanco tequila

• 3/4 oz. mezcal

• 3/4 oz. hibiscus-habanero syrup

• 6 oz. Seville orange juice (or substitute 4 oz. fresh orange juice and 2 oz. fresh lime juice)

Instructions:

• Combine the tequila, mezcal and juice in a Collins glass, then fill the glass with crushed ice. Drizzle the syrup over the top of the ice to create an ombré effect. Garnish.
  
  Hibiscus-Habanero Syrup: In a saucepan, combine 60 grams of dried hibiscus flowers; 35 grams of seeded, chopped habanero; 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped; the zest from 1 orange; and 400 grams each of sugar and water. Heat to a boil, allow to cool, then strain out the solids through cheesecloth and refrigerate the finished syrup; use within 2 weeks.

Attribution:

Recipe: Ignacio “Nacho” Jimenez for Ghost Donkey, New York City (Note: This bar has permanently closed.)
Photo: Lara Ferroni | February 20, 2018
Origin: Imbibe