Cora's Little Firecracker
A captivating mezcal-based cocktail that marries the smoky depth of mezcal with the bright tang of passionfruit and lime, creating a balanced and exotic flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Mezcal
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.75 oz Passionfruit Syrup
Instructions
- Combine Mezcal, fresh lime juice, and passionfruit syrup in a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe.
Glassware: Coupe
Garnish: Dehydrated lime wheel or a fresh passionfruit half
History
While the Paloma often pairs tequila with grapefruit, this 'Firecracker' riffs on a tropical sour, replacing the traditional spirit with mezcal and introducing passionfruit for an alluring, smoky-sweet dance.