Sarlacc Pit Sour
Scaled for 1 serving. Descending into the depths of a sour, this drink captures the enigmatic nature of Tatooine's greatest predator. It's a tart, smoky, and slightly sweet journey, with a color that hints at the desert's hidden wonders.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Mezcal
- 0.5 oz Tequila Blanco
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
- 0.75 oz Prickly Pear Syrup
Instructions
- Combine Mezcal, Tequila Blanco, fresh lime juice, fresh grapefruit juice, and Prickly Pear Syrup in a shaker.
- Add ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or a small edible desert flower, if you can find one in a cantina.
Glassware: Coupe or Rocks Glass
Garnish: Lime wheel or edible flower
History
Rooted in the classic sour formula, this cocktail takes a journey to the desert planet with a split base of smoky mezcal and bright tequila. The addition of prickly pear syrup not only lends an intriguing sweetness and a unique reddish-pink hue, but also evokes the sparse, alien flora of Tatooine. It's a delicious way to experience the allure of the unknown.