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calebassito cocktail

Calebassito Cocktail

Recipe: Anthony Zamora , Xaman , Mexico City

Photo: Dylan + Jeni

July 12, 2017

calebassito cocktail

Cue happy hour vibes.

Named for the gourd-like vessel used to serve the drink, this Calebassito combines Strega and ginger ale with juicy watermelon and earthy mezcal.

Ingredients

1½ oz. mezcal espadín
2 oz. watermelon juice
¼ oz. Strega
¼ oz. fresh lime juice
2 pinches cardamom
2 pinches black lava salt
Ginger ale, to top

Tools:shaker, strainer
Glass:tumbler or bamboo glass
Garnish:sprinkle of cardamom

Preparation

Combine first 6 ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir to combine. Strain into a tumbler over fresh ice. Top with ginger beer and sprinkle cardamom over the top of the drink.

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