Smoky Strawberry Ginger Mezcal Sour

This mezcal sour cocktail is a delightful combination of smoky mezcal, zesty lime, sweet strawberries, and spicy ginger, topped with a silky egg white foam. It's a perfect balance of flavors, creating a jammy, spicy, and refreshing drink that's ideal for sipping on a warm summer day.

Smoky Strawberry Ginger Mezcal Sour

A refreshing mezcal sour cocktail with the flavors of smoky mezcal, zesty lime, sweet strawberries, and spicy ginger, topped with a silky egg white foam.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1" piece of ginger, sliced into coins
  • 2 oz mezcal
  • 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 rounded tbsp strawberry preserves
  • 1 egg white
  • Crushed freeze dried strawberries, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the ginger, mezcal, and lime juice.
  2. Use a fork to remove and discard the ginger slices.
  3. Add the strawberry preserves and egg white.
  4. Blend the mixture with an immersion blender for 20-30 seconds until light and foamy, or vigorously shake with the shaker lid for 45 seconds.
  5. Add ice to the shaker and shake for an additional 30 seconds.
  6. Strain the mixture into a coupe or small cocktail glass.
  7. Sprinkle the surface with crushed freeze dried strawberry powder and serve.