Smoky Beehive Martini

Written By Al Culliton

This is one of those great drinks that sprang from the unique mix of ingredients on this month’s supply list. The resulting cocktail is a delightful 2:1 mezcal-and-gin martini with blanc vermouth, saline, optional spicy note, and a touch of honey. Keep a bottle of these in the freezer for when an afternoon outdoor hang turned into an all-evening affair and you suddenly have several thirsty friends at your house.

INGREDIENTS

8 oz. mezcal
8 oz. dry gin
8 oz. blanc vermouth
1½ oz. honey syrup
½ teaspoon saline solution
5 oz. water
Habanero tincture to taste*

Garnish: expressed lemon twists

*start with about 12 drops for this size batch

ABV LEVEL

Makes about eight 4–oz. servings.

Combine all in a nonreactive container. Stir. Bottle and freeze until ready to serve. Serve over ice in rocks glasses or up in a coupe or Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with expressed lemon twists.

 
Al Culliton
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