Desert Mirage

Name: Desert Mirage
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz Barrel-aged Sotol; 0.25 oz Cocchi Americano; 1 Barspoon Benedictine; 3 Dashes Peychaud's Bitters; 2 Dashes Chocolate Bitters; for rinse Absinthe; null Garnish: Brandied Cherry and a Light Sprinkle of Smoked Sea Salt

Complex desert cocktail with sotol, absinthe, and bitters

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

25%*

Calories

160*

Net Carbs

2g*

Ingredients:

Garnish: Brandied Cherry and a Light Sprinkle of Smoked Sea Salt

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*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Glass: Chilled Nick and Nora Glass Description: Desert Mirage is a complex, enigmatic cocktail that evokes the mystique of the desert at twilight. It skillfully combines the earthy nuances of barrel-aged sotol with the subtle anise notes of absinthe and a spectrum of bitters, creating a multi-layered drinking experience. This cocktail doesn’t just tantalize the palate; it takes you on a journey through the desert’s ever-changing landscapes, from the depth of the night to the first light of dawn. Ingredients: - 2 oz Barrel-aged Sotol - 0.25 oz Cocchi Americano - 1 Barspoon Benedictine - 3 Dashes Peychaud's Bitters - 2 Dashes Chocolate Bitters - Absinthe for rinse - Garnish: Brandied Cherry and a Light Sprinkle of Smoked Sea Salt Instructions: 1. Begin by rinsing your chilled Nick and Nora glass with absinthe. Pour a small amount of absinthe into the glass, swirl it around to coat the inside, and then discard the excess. 2. In a mixing glass filled with ice, add the barrel-aged sotol, Cocchi Americano, and Benedictine. This combination brings a unique blend of herbal, sweet, and earthy flavors that complement the base spirit. 3. Add Peychaud's bitters for its classic, floral notes, and chocolate bitters to introduce a rich, deep flavor profile that contrasts beautifully with the bright, herbal notes. 4. Stir the mixture well until properly chilled. Straining this concoction into your absinthe-rinsed Nick and Nora glass. 5. To finish, garnish with a brandied cherry and a light sprinkle of smoked sea salt over the top. The smoked sea salt enhances the earthiness of the sotol while adding a touch of sophistication. Enjoy the Desert Mirage, a cocktail that captures the essence of the desert’s majestic beauty, with each sip revealing new layers of complexity and flavor, much like the shifting sands and skies of its namesake.

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