Smoked Tequila Sunrise
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 ounces tequila 3/4 cup orange juice 3/4 ounce grenadine syrup Orange slice for garnish High-quality maraschino cherry, such as Luxardo, for garnish INSTRUCTIONS Pour in the tequila and orange juice in a...
Smoke on the Water
SMOKE ON THE WATER
INGREDIENTS
- Rosemary sprig
- 100-proof alcohol, for soaking
- 1 1/2 ounces Banhez Mezcal Artesanal
- 3/4 ounce Cointreau
- 1 ounce watermelon juice, freshly pressed
- 1/2 ounce hibiscus simple syrup (See Below)
- 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
- Garnish: flaming rosemary sprig
INSTRUCTIONS
Soak a fresh rosemary sprig upside down with 100-proof alcohol for five minutes. Add the mezcal, Cointreau, watermelon juice, hibiscus simple syrup and lime juice to a shaker with ice, and shake until well-chilled.
Double-strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Place the prepared sprig upright in the rocks glass, and light immediately before serving. Lit it up before drinking.
HIBISCUS SYRUP
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 dried hibiscus flowers or 4 Bags of hibiscus tea
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Take off the heat and add 1/2 cup of dried hibiscus flowers or four bags of hibiscus tea. Let steep for 10 minutes then strain into a glass jar with a lid. The syrup will keep for up to a month in the refrigerator.
