When The Smoke Cleared

A vibrant, tropical, and bittersweet cocktail. This recipe masterfully layers the smoke of mezcal with an orange-red aperitivo (like Aperol or Campari), fresh pineapple juice, lime juice, and a kick of rich ginger syrup to bridge the gap between sweet and spicy.

Ingredients:

• 45 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 15 ml Aperitivo Luxardo (Aperol-style liqueur)

• 7.5 ml Ginger syrup

• 22.5 mL Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

• 22.5 mL Pineapple juice

• 2 drop Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or a merest pinch of salt

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.

• Prepare a garnish of skewered crystallised ginger.

• Shake all ingredients with ice.

• Fine Strain into a chilled glass.

• Garnish with skewered crystallised ginger.

Attribution:
Recipe: Stephen Wicker at the Raleigh Bar in Miami Beach, Florida
Photo: Difford’s Guide
Origin: Difford’s Guide