Tahiti Pearl

Tahiti Pearl is a remarkably sleek, elegant, and smooth cocktail that reimagines a traditional herb-and-citrus profile with a fascinating texture. To craft it, add 1.5 oz of Ojo de Tigre Mezcal, 8 to 10 fresh mint leaves, 1 oz of tart lime juice, 1 oz of simple syrup, and 2 dashes of lemon bitters into a shaker filled with plenty of ice. Shake vigorously, then double-strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to catch any loose mint pieces. The striking finishing touch: carefully float exactly 3 drops of olive oil onto the surface of the drink, then garnish with a single, pristine mint leaf.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Ojo de Tigre Mezcal

• 8-10 Mint Leaves

• 1 oz Lime Juice

• 1 oz Simple Syrup

• 2 dashes Lemon Bitters

• 3 drops Olive Oil

Instructions:

• Pour all ingredients but the olive oil into a shaker with plenty of ice and give it a good shake. Serve in a cold coupe glass using a fine strainer to catch stray pieces of leaves. Finish by adding three drops of olive oil on top, and decorate with a mint leaf.

Attribution:
Recipe: Ojo De Tigre
Photo & Origin: Ojo De Tigre