Smokey Whisper

Name: Smokey Whisper
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 1 oz mezcal; 1 oz lime juice; 1 oz maraschino liqueur; 1 oz honeysage syrup; for garnish sage leaf; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 cup water; 4-5 sage leaves

A refined twist on the classic Last Word cocktail

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

30%*

Calories

200*

Net Carbs

20g*

Ingredients:

AI Request:an original version of a mezcal last word without chartreuse

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

The Smokey Whisper takes inspiration from the classic Last Word cocktail but replaces the herbaceous chartreuse with a homemade honey-sage syrup to complement the smokiness of mezcal. Serving this innovative concoction in a chilled coupe glass accentuates its elegance and refreshing nature. Ingredients: - 1 oz Mezcal (preferably a joven variety for a smoother taste) - 1 oz Fresh lime juice - 1 oz Maraschino liqueur - 1 oz Honey-Sage Syrup (recipe follows) - Fresh sage leaf for garnish Honey-Sage Syrup: - 1/2 cup honey - 1/2 cup water - 4-5 fresh sage leaves Honey-Sage Syrup Instructions: 1. Combine honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. 2. Stir until the honey has fully dissolved into the water. 3. Add the sage leaves and simmer for about 5 minutes. 4. Remove from heat and let it steep for 30 minutes to an hour, depending on desired sage intensity. 5. Strain out the sage leaves and store the syrup in a clean bottle or jar in the refrigerator. Cocktail Instructions: 1. Chill a coupe glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water for a few minutes. 2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. 3. Add the mezcal, fresh lime juice, maraschino liqueur, and honey-sage syrup to the shaker. 4. Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds until well chilled. 5. Discard the ice from the coupe glass and strain the mixture into the glass. 6. Garnish with a fresh sage leaf by slapping it gently between your palms to release the aroma before floating it on top of the drink. The Smokey Whisper is a refined yet approachable drink that provides a complex array of flavors, marrying the smokiness of mezcal with the sweet and herbal notes of the honey-sage syrup. It's a perfect balance of savory and sweet, with a touch of sourness to round it all out. Enjoy this delightful twist on a prohibition-era classic.

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