The Mezcal Sunset
A sophisticated cocktail that combines the smoky notes of mezcal with bright pomegranate and orange juices, topped with sparkling wine. This drink features a homemade pomegranate syrup for a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.
1 servings
37 min
Ingredients
- •½ cup pomegranate juice
- •½ cup sugar
- •1 ounce mezcal
- •1 ounce dry sparkling white wine
- •2 ounces orange juice
- •preferably fresh squeezed and strained
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cook pomegranate juice and sugar in a small pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to a heatproof container, and chill until cool, about 30 minutes.
35 min
- 2.
Pour mezcal, sparkling wine, and orange juice into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with 1 Tbsp. Pomegranate Syrup.
2 min
- 3.
Pomegranate Syrup can be made 7 days ahead; chill in an airtight container.
