Smokey Almond

Smokey Almond is a wonderfully indulgent, complex dessert cocktail that layers the deep, artisanal smoke of mezcal with the rich, velvety sweetness of almond amaretto liqueur. Shaken to a frosty chill with fresh lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup to perfectly balance the nutty profile, this comforting sour is strained into a glass and finished with a fragrant, expressed lemon zest twist.

Ingredients:

• 50 ml Adriatico Bianco Amaretto Liqueur

• 30 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 20 ml Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

• 10 ml Agave syrup (agave nectar)

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill an old-fashioned glass.

• Prepare a garnish of roasted almonds.

• Shake all ingredients with ice.

• Strain into an ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).

• Garnish with a roasted almond placed on the ice.

Attribution:
Recipe: Simon Difford
Origin: Difford’s Guide
Photo: Difford’s Guide