Citrus fruits are often given out as holiday treats. Here, they’re boosted with mezcal and elderflower for a bright and earthy brew. You can serve this in a standard soup or cereal bowl. Keep in mind the ease of drinking: You may be able to lift and sip from a bowl with taller edges, or you may prefer to use a straw.
Where to Buy: Fresh tangerine juice can be found at Whole Foods and well-stocked supermarkets.
Servings: 1 - 2 When you scale a recipe, keep in mind that cooking times and temperatures, pan sizes and seasonings may be affected, so adjust accordingly. Also, amounts listed in the directions will not reflect the changes made to ingredient amounts.
When you scale a recipe, keep in mind that cooking times and temperatures, pan sizes and seasonings may be affected, so adjust accordingly. Also, amounts listed in the directions will not reflect the changes made to ingredient amounts.
Tested size: 1-2 servings
Ingredients
- Ice (preferably 1 to 2 large cubes)
- 4 ounces fresh tangerine or clementine juice
- 2 ounces mezcal
- 3/4 ounce St-Germain liqueur
- 3 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
- 2 to 3 ounces chilled club soda, to taste
- Wheels of clementines or tangerines studded with cloves, star anise pod, allspice berries and/or sage leaves, for garnish (optional)
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Directions
Place the ice cubes in your serving bowl and set aside.
In a mixing glass, combine the juice, mezcal, liqueur and bitters, and stir to combine. Pour the mixture over the ice in the bowl, then top with club soda to taste. Arrange your garnishes on the surface of the drink, if using, and serve.
Recipe Source
From Spirits columnist M. Carrie Allan.
Tested by M. Carrie Allan..
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