Meyer Lemon Cocktail: Fairweather

Name: Meyer Lemon Cocktail: Fairweather
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American

Recipe: Chase Johnson , The Lobby Bar at the Ace Hotel Pittsburgh

Photo: Lara Ferroni

November 16, 2016

Common lemons (usually Eureka or Lisbon lemons) have an acidic bite. It’s this spark that brightens many sour cocktails, but sometimes that edge could use a little something extra. Meyer lemons—thought to be a cross between common lemons and mandarin oranges, and available seasonally starting in early winter—lend a milder touch to cocktails, with a heady fragrance and sweetness that meshes well with the crispness of tequila and warmth of cinnamon.

Ingredients

2 oz. blanco tequila
¾ oz. fresh Meyer lemon juice
½ oz. cinnamon-infused agave nectar
¼ oz. Averna

Tools:shaker, strainer
Glass:cocktail
Garnish:Meyer lemon twist

Preparation

Shake the ingredients with ice, then strain into a chilled glass. Garnish.

Cinnamon-Infused Agave Nectar: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, toast 5 or 6 cinnamon sticks until lightly browned and fragrant. Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of agave nectar, then stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then cover and remove from the heat; let cool to room temperature. Strain the syrup and transfer to a container; keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.