Polar Express

Polar Express is a dark, deeply comforting cocktail that gives the coffee-cocktail trend a rich, wintry makeover. Built by stirring artisanal mezcal with fresh, robust espresso and warm, spiced cinnamon syrup (jarabe de canela), the mixture is strained into an old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice. Topped off with a float of velvety dark beer (cerveza oscura), it delivers a beautifully layered profile of smoke, roasted beans, and spice, finished elegantly with a single star anise decoration.

Ingredients:

• 40 ml Mezcal Mitre Origen

• 50 ml Espresso Coffee

• 20 ml Cinnamon syrup

• 45 ml Dark Beer

Instructions:

• In a mixing glass, add Mezcal Mitre Origen, espresso coffee, and simple syrup; mix for 10 seconds. Fill an old-fashioned glass halfway with ice and pour in the drink. Top with a splash of dark beer and stir for 5 seconds.

• Decorate with star anise

Attribution:
Recipe: Mitre Mezcal Artisanal
Photo & Origin: Mitre Mezcal Artisanal