Smoke & Mirrors (by The Bon Vivants)
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Smoke & Mirrors (by The Bon Vivants)
Glass:
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 4 fresh | Mint leaves |
| 1 1⁄2 fl oz | Oude genever |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal |
| 3⁄4 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix) |
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare mint sprigs for garnish.
How to make:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass filled with crushed ice.
Garnish:
- Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet.
Review:
Genever and mezcal sit surprisingly well together in this very refreshing drink with mint and lemon.
Variations/similar cocktails:
Smoke and Mirrors (genever based)
History:
Created in 2016 by The Bon Vivants, USA for Rutte Old Simon Genever.
Alcohol content:
We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:
- 19.2 grams of pure alcohol
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