After a freezing evening of astronomy, I thought “Fire in the Orchard” this would fit the bill. Created at No 9. Park in Boston, the fire comes from Del Maguey single-village origin mezcal, while apple brandy and pear liqueur supply the fruit. Lemon and agave give balance to the mezcal’s smoke.
Fire in the Orchard
Spirit
Agave · Brandy · Liqueur
Cocktail family
Sidecar
Flavors
Fresh · Herbal · Smoky
Makes
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 oz Apple Brandy
- 1/4 oz Mezcal Del Maguey Vida
- 1/2 oz Mathilde Pear Liqueur
- 3/4 oz Lillet Blanc
- 1/2 oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1/4 oz Agave Syrup 1:1
Method
- Add all ingredients to shaker, fill with ice.
- Shake 10-15 seconds, then double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Fresh Smoky
Equipment
- Shaker
- Fine Strainer
- Hawthorne Strainer
Glass
Coupe