MEZCAL SOUR
INGREDIENTS
2 Oz. Vida Mezcal
1 Oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Oz. Jalapeno Simple Syrup (recipe below)
1 Fresh Egg White (or 2 Tbsp. Pasteurized Egg White)
3 Dashes Angostura Orange Bitters
Garnish: Roasted Jalapeno Pepper Slices
DIRECTIONS
Add all ingredients, except the bitters, to a cocktail shaker - without ice - for a vigorous dry shake.
Add ice and shake again until chilled.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, tap on the orange bitters, garnish and serve.
JALAPENO SIMPLE SYRUP RECIPE
Ingredients
1 Large Jalapeno, seeds & placenta removed, roasted then sliced
1 C. Turbinado Sugar
1 C. Water
Directions
Using gloves, strip out the seeds and placenta (white pith) from the roasted jalapeno pepper then cut into several thin strips. Do not touch your eyes or other sensitive areas while handling the peppers.
Heat the sugar and water on medium until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Still using the gloves, toss the jalapeno strips into the syrup, bring this to a boil on medium, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 - 12 minutes.
Remove from the heat and allow the peppers to infuse into the syrup until it's cool.
Strain then store in airtight glass jar or container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY