Smoke & Spice Recipe
Spicy tequila, mezcal, cynar, lemon, honey & hibiscus.
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Ingredients
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Liquors
Fresh Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Hibiscus Infusion
In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the dried hibiscus flowers. Let steep for 10 minutes, then strain and set aside to cool.
- 2
Honey Syrup
In a small bowl, combine honey and 0.5 oz of the cooled hibiscus infusion. Stir until well mixed. This will serve as your sweetener.
Mixing the Cocktail
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add the spicy tequila, mezcal, Cynar, fresh lemon juice, and prepared honey syrup. Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake
Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass filled with ice or serve straight up in a coupe glass.
Garnishing
- 6
Garnish the Cocktail
Top the drink with a lemon wheel and, if desired, a hibiscus flower for a beautiful presentation.