Description
Midnight magic meets mixology in this enticing Witching Hour Smash cocktail, blending dark spirits with haunting herbal notes. Mysterious and alluring, this craft drink promises to enchant you with its complex layers of flavor and sophisticated spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Spirits:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) mezcal
Fruit Juices:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) pomegranate juice
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 0.5 ounces (15 milliliters) agave syrup
- 0.25 ounces (7 milliliters) chile liqueur (optional, for added heat)
Garnish and Fruit:
- 2 fresh blackberries
- Ice cubes
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gently crush ripe blackberries in a cocktail shaker, pressing them to extract their deep, vibrant essence and releasing their rich purple hue.
- Pour the smoky mezcal, tangy lime juice, crimson pomegranate nectar, silky agave syrup, and spicy chile liqueur into the shaker, creating a complex flavor profile.
- Load the shaker with a generous handful of ice cubes, then vigorously shake the mixture for approximately 15 seconds to ensure thorough chilling and perfect integration of ingredients.
- Position a fine-mesh strainer over a glass filled with fresh ice, allowing the liquid to cascade smoothly and capture any berry pulp or small fragments.
- Delicately crown the cocktail with a fragrant rosemary sprig, positioning it artfully to enhance both visual appeal and aromatic experience, then present immediately for maximum sensory impact.
Notes
- Select ripe, juicy blackberries for maximum flavor and vibrant color in the cocktail.
- Use a gentle muddling technique to avoid crushing seeds, which can introduce bitter notes.
- Experiment with different mezcal brands to find your preferred smoky profile for the drink.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of agave syrup, catering to personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails, Mocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg