Succulent Blood

Succulent Blood is a vibrant, mezcal-forward cocktail that perfectly balances earthy smokiness with the juicy sweetness of blood orange. The addition of cinnamon syrup and clove-rich falernum brings a layer of warm, sweet spice, while a touch of fresh lime juice lifts the entire profile. Shaken and served in a chilled coupe, this characterful drink is beautifully garnished with a dehydrated blood orange wheel.

Ingredients:

• 60 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 30 ml Blood orange juice

• 7.5 ml Cinnamon syrup

• 5 ml Difford's Falernum liqueur

• 5 ml Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.

• Prepare a garnish of a dehydrated blood orange slice wheel.

• Shake all ingredients with ice.

• Fine strain into a chilled glass.

• Garnish with an orange slice.

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