Smoke & Mirrors

Step into the world of intrigue and illusion with a bewitching concoction that dances on the edge of smoky seduction and fiery mystery. Crafted with a masterful blend of flavors and a dash of showmanship, this libation is more than just a cocktail—it's an experience.


So, raise your glass to the art of illusion and indulge in this captivating elixir—a sensory journey that defies expectations and invites you to savor the mysteries it conceals within every sip.


Photo courtesy of home mixologist and Elevated Craft Crew member, Becky Lynch. 


A variation of the cocktail created by Melissa Yard from Josephine Wine Bar, Charleston, SC.

Author
Becky Lynch
Category

Cocktails

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz mezcal
  • ⅓ oz orange curaçao
  • ⅓ oz Ancho Reyes chili liqueur
  • ⅓ oz ginger liqueur
  • ⅓ oz pineapple juice
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • ½ egg white
  • Candied ginger (for garnish)

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in your Hybrid Cocktail Shaker and dry shake (without ice) for 30 seconds.
  2. Wet shake for an additional 15 seconds (with ice).
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a skewer of candied ginger.

This recipe is just the beginning.

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