The Mayhaw Cocktail: Oil State Sunrise

A tropical highball to use up the last of summer’s rosé stock.

1½ oz. Cocchi Rosso
½ oz. mezcal
½ oz. passion fruit syrup
½ oz. fresh lemon juice
3 dashes Angostura bitters
Dry Brut Rosé, chilled
Tools: shaker, strainer
Glass: Collins

Dash the Angostura bitters at the bottom of a Collins glass. Combine the Cocchi, mezcal, passion fruit syrup and lemon juice in a shaker and shake with ice. Fill the glass with crushed ice. Strain the cocktail into the Collins glass. Top with more crushed ice and the rosé.

Passion Fruit Syrup: Combine cups of passion fruit pulp (Goya is a good option), 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Let cool to room temperature. Strain. Bottle and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Derek Brumfield, The Mayhaw at St. Roch Market, New Orleans 

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