There’s a gleam in mixologist Maddison Fyffe’s eye because a touch of wit colors her take on things. We see this wit in her creation, the Smoking Gun, a smoky cocktail with mezcal and scotch. The spicy sweetness of ginger syrup and the fragrance of orange bitters bring the duo alive like two friends having a marvelously delicious time together.
Why is Mezcal Smoky?
Mezcal’s flavor comes from the agave plant’s heart being cooked underground over a fire pit of smoking coals. The smokiness really varies by type of mezcal, though. If you really love the smoky flavor, try Origin Raiz Cenizo or Chichicapa. If you want less smoke and more complexity, try Desolas Mezcal Blanco. Also, side note: Mezcal is less likely to give you a hangover due to its lower methanol content than other spirits.
Smoking Gun Mezcal Smoky Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz scotch whiskey
- 1.25 oz mezcal
- .5 oz ginger syrup
- 3 dashes orange bitters
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bar glass with ice.
- Stir until chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass with one, large, ice cube.
- Garnish with an orange peel.
Recipe by Maddison Fyffe / Photography by Joey Kennedy
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