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Quiet Luxury
A split base of smoky mezcal and grassy tequila pair beautifully with pear liqueur, lemon, and baking spice from the gingerbread liqueur.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Ingredients
- ¾ oz mezcal
- ¾ oz tequila blanco
- ¾ oz Belle de Brillet or other pear liqueur
- ¾ oz lemon juice
- ¾ oz gingerbread syrup
- Garnish: pear fan
- Garnish: sage leaf
Gingerbread Syrup
- 1 cup demerara sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger thinly sliced
- 1 tsp whole allspice berries
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
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Add ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
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Strain into a rocks glass over a king cube.
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Garnish with a pear fan and a single sage leaf.
Gingerbread Syrup
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Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a low boil, stirring frequently.
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Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for about 20 minutes until syrup is slightly thickened.
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Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
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Remove solids and fine strain into an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 1 month.