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Blood Orange Mezcal Gimlet1 drink Justin McChesney-Wachs (IG: @saltpepperskillet) / Salt Pepper Skillet; Photo by Justin McChesney-Wachs |
| • | 3/4 oz. Blood Orange Cordial |
| • | 1 oz. fresh lime juice |
| • | 2 oz. mezcal (such as El Silencio) |
| • | 3 dashes angostura bitters |
| For the Blood Orange Cordial (yields 1/2 cup): | |
| • | 1/4 cup The Perfect Purée Blood Orange Concentrate, thawed |
| • | 1/2 cup water |
| • | 1/2 cup sugar |
| • | Pinch of salt |
| Method for the Blood Orange Cordial: | |
| 1. | Combine the Blood Orange Concentrate and water in a small saucepan (2:1 ratio). Add 1/2 cup sugar, a small pinch of salt and bring to 180°F on the stove (no higher). Chill completely before using. The blood orange cordial can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for 6 months. |
| 2. | Store covered in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for 6 months. |
| Method: | |
| Combine Blood Orange Cordial, lime juice, mezcal and Angostura bitters with ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until chilled and strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a blood orange wheel. | |