The Story Behind The Electron

There are a lot of different flavors zipping around in this energetic cocktail. Originally created by Chicago bartender Julia Momosé , the Electron combines earthy carrot juice and pink peppercorns with cinnamon and bright, fresh citrus. All these vibrant flavors mingle with the smokey mezcal, making for a pretty dynamic sipping experience.

Ingredients

  • 1¾ ounces mezcal
  • ½ ounce cinnamon syrup
  • ¾ ounce fresh lime juice
  • ¾ ounce fresh carrot juice
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • Salt and pink peppercorns for rim

Directions

  1. Grind several pink peppercorns into coarse sea salt.
  2. Rim a coupe glass with a lime half and dip into salt/peppercorn mixture, then set aside.
  3. Combine ingredients in a shaker tin and shake with ice.
  4. Double-strain into the rimmed coupe glass and serve.

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Updated: 2021-09-22

Jordan Hughes is behind this lively mezcal cocktail made with carrot juice, pink peppercorns, and cinnamon syrup, Get the recipe here!

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