Floral Minted Mezcal Smash

'Tis the season for the sweetest, most flavorful strawberries, and what better way to celebrate than with a floral and slightly smoky cocktail? This refreshing mix of mezcal, Italicus bergamot liqueur, lime juice, fresh strawberries, and mint, combined with the floral and slightly bitter Silvestre honey, creates a luscious and sophisticated drink that's perfect for any occasion.

Floral Minted Mezcal Smash

A refreshing and luscious cocktail with mezcal, Italicus, fresh strawberries, mint, and Silvestre honey for a floral and slightly smoky celebration of strawberries.

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Prep Time 3 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 18 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces mezcal
  • 1/2 ounce Italicus bergamot liqueur
  • 3/4 ounce lime juice
  • Handful of strawberries
  • Handful of fresh mint
  • 1/2 ounce honey syrup (2:1 ratio of honey and water)
  • 2-3 drops saline
  • 1 dash orange bitters

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, muddle the fresh strawberries and mint.
  2. Add mezcal, Italicus, lime juice, honey syrup, saline, and orange bitters to the shaker.
  3. Shake the mixture well with ice.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a glass over fresh ice.