THE MEZCAL SUNSET

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The Tequila Sunrise cocktail gets an upgrade by swapping smoky mezcal for tequila and a sweet, tart DIY pomegranate syrup for store-bought grenadine.

Provided by Matt Duckor

Categories     House Cocktail     Cocktail     Mezcal     Pomegranate Juice     Orange Juice     Sparkling Wine

Yield Makes 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 7

For the Pomegranate Syrup:
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup sugar
For the cocktail:
1 ounce mezcal
1 ounce dry sparkling white wine
2 ounces orange juice, preferably fresh squeezed and strained

Steps:

  • Make the Pomegranate Syrup:
  • Cook pomegranate juice and sugar in a small pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to a heatproof container, and chill until cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Make the cocktail:
  • Pour mezcal, sparkling wine, and orange juice into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with 1 Tbsp. Pomegranate Syrup.
  • Do Ahead
  • Pomegranate Syrup can be made 7 days ahead; chill in an airtight container.

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