The Liger
Bred for its skills in magic, this Mezcal and Ginger Collins is essentially a lion and a tiger mixed... but for your tastebuds. It's got that smoky, wild edge that tells everyone you're a pretty good drawer.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Mezcal
- 0.75 oz Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Ginger Syrup
- 2 oz Soda Water
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Instructions
- Add Mezcal, lime, and ginger syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake briefly to chill.
- Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with soda water and a couple of dashes of bitters for depth.
Glassware: Highball
Garnish: Candied ginger and a mint sprig
History
A Mezcal Collins variation reminiscent of the modern craft classics found in the PDT book. The ginger adds a bite that matches Napoleon's temper perfectly.