It’s cider season! I am only just now beginning my experimentation with mezcal, but this recipe fits the season perfectly. I used slightly more lime juice, but it came out kind of tart, so for the recipe I dropped the lime juice down to a half ounce.
Ingredients:
- Mint for garnish
- 3 slices of fresh jalapeno
- 1 tbsp fresh mint (handful of fresh mint)
- 1/4 oz agave nectar
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 2 oz Mezcal Vago Elote
- 4 oz apple cider
Muddle jalapeno, mint, agave nectar, and lime together. Add the rest of the ingredients and shake over ice. Double strain into glass to prevent jalapeno seeds from getting the drink. Garnish with mint sprig.
I had extra left over, so I mixed the leftover cocktail with more cider and club soda and enjoyed it as a smokey cider cooler. In either case this is a great recipe that makes the most of sweet cider and smoky mezcal and adds a spicy kick.
