Smoke on the Water
A riff on the Margarita →
ShakenRocks
Ingredients
- rosemarysprig (sprig)
- 100-proof alcoholfor soaking the rosemary (for soaking the rosemary)
- 1½ ozmezcalBanhez Mezcal Artesanal (Banhez Mezcal Artesanal)
- ¾ ozorange liqueurCointreau (Cointreau)
- 1 ozwatermelon juicefreshly pressed (freshly pressed)
- ½ ozhibiscus simple syrupsee notes (see notes)
- ½ ozlime juicefreshly squeezed (freshly squeezed)
Garnish: flaming rosemary sprig
Preparation
- 1.
Soak a fresh rosemary sprig upside down with 100-proof alcohol for five minutes.
- 2.
Add the remaining ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake until well chilled.
- 3.
Double-strain into a rocks glass over ice.
- 4.
Place the prepared sprig upright in the rocks glass and light immediately before serving.
- 5.
Extinguish before drinking (or not).
Notes
Hibiscus simple syrup: in a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add ½ cup of dried hibiscus flowers or 4 bags of hibiscus tea. Steep for 10 minutes, then strain into a glass jar with a lid. Keeps refrigerated for up to a month.
