The Story Behind The Strawberry Mezcal Flip
This week, I wanted to create a cocktail with some real body to it. I love to combine earthy spirits with strawberries and tequila. The earthy, smoky notes from espadin mezcal are the perfect accompaniment to the slightly acidic but very sweet strawberries. To balance the cocktail, we needed a little citrus. Although nothing says Mexico like a little lime, we opted instead for grapefruit to give it that little extra flavor kick. Then we had to find something unique to make this cocktail really distinctive. Amaro is our new go-to for cocktails that are missing that little extra oomph. It's such a versatile liqueur and can add so much to an otherwise ordinary cocktail.
It's taken some time to educate friends and family on egg white cocktails. Naturally, I now have to step it up and show them that the yolk can also be utilized in cocktails, so I decided to make this cocktail a flip. Adding in the whole egg takes it to the next level, with an extremely smooth, creamy texture, and that froth on top makes you want to get a spoon and savor every bit.
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The El Murcielago Cocktail Recipe:
From Portland beverage professional Beau Raymond comes this boozy sour with a velvety texture, featuring mezcal, tequila, and more. Learn how to make it with this recipe.
The Solar Spritz Recipe:
Mezcal, Prosecco, and citrus liqueur combine in this elegant, easy-drinking sparkling cocktail. Learn how to make it with this recipe.
The Pineapple Mezcal Sour Recipe:
The fresh, earthy notes in the mezcal pair wonderfully with the pineapple juice's natural sugars, while agave and lemon juice bring balance to the cocktail.
The Maximilian Affair:
The Maximilian Affair features a split base of mezcal and St-Germain Elderflower liqueur while lemon adds brightness and acidity.
The Strawberry-Rhubarb Mezcal Margarita Recipe:
It’s hard to improve on a quality Margarita, but mezcal, fresh mint, and homemade strawberry-rhubarb syrup don't hurt! Make this mezcal cocktail at home using this recipe.
The Division Bell:
The Division Bell is a mezcal-driven riff on the Last Word, replacing gin with the smoky agave-based spirit. See the recipe here!
