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Smoked Pineapple-Ginger Fizz

2023-02-20 - Written by: Luna Nightshade

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Smoked Pineapple-Ginger Fizz

A refreshing and complex cocktail that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the smokiness of mezcal, finished with a hint of spicy ginger.

Smoked Pineapple-Ginger Fizz

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Mezcal
  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Gingersnap Syrup (see below)
  • 1/2 oz Honey Syrup (see below)
  • 1/4 oz Ancho Reyes Liqueur
  • 3-4 slices of smoked pineapple, for garnish
  • Ice
  • Lime wheel, for garnish

Gingersnap Syrup

  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 6-8 whole cloves
  • 2 inches piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced

Honey Syrup

  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Honey

Instructions

  1. Make the Gingersnap Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, cloves, and ginger. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Strain and Cool: Strain syrup into a clean glass bottle. Let cool to room temperature.
  3. Make the Honey Syrup: Combine equal parts honey and water in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring until honey dissolves.
  4. Shake and Strain: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add mezcal, lime juice, gingersnap syrup, honey syrup, and Ancho Reyes liqueur. Shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Strain into a chilled glass filled with ice. Garnish with smoked pineapple slices and a lime wheel.

Note: To make smoked pineapple, grill or caramelize fresh pineapple slices over low heat until slightly charred. Let cool completely before using.