Smoke: It's in the Air
Quick: What do Scotland and Mexico have in common?
Why, both feature smoke prominently in their world-class spirits. Most Scotch whiskies retain the aromas and flavors produced when peat is burned...
Spanish for "smoked cranberry," with the Arándano Fumado I marry New England's tart fruit with Mexican spirits for a distinctly cosmopolitan fall tipple. The mezcal is an enjoyable investment for your home bar but try El Buho for a quality, lower-end alternative.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 1 Cocktail
- 2 ounces Espolon Reposado tequila
- 1 ounce cranberry simple syrup*
- 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 ounce Ilegal Reposado mescal
Instructions
Shake first 3 ingredients vigorously with plenty of cold ice. Pour the mezcal into a coupe glass, swirl it and discard the excess. Strain cocktail into glass. Garnish with skewered cranberries and dusting of freshly grated cinnamon. Makes 1 drink.
*For cranberry simple syrup: Combine 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 2 cups cranberries and 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a nonreactive saucepan. Simmer until cranberries have burst and sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes. Strain, cool and keep refrigerated for 4–6 weeks.
Recipe by Laura L. Moore, Bartender, Newport Restaurant Group.
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