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Mezcal Paleta

Recipe: Anthony Schmidt , San Diego

Photo: Catherine Lane

August 28, 2015

Mezcal Paleta

A spicy jalapeño shrub lends a little sweet heat to this tropical cooler.

Ingredients

2 oz. mezcal
3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
1 oz. passion fruit syrup
3 fresh cucumber wheels
2-3 dashes jalapeño shrub

Tools:shaker
Glass:rocks
Garnish:spiced rim (equal parts Old Bay seasoning, Tajin and sugar) and cucumber wheel

Preparation

Combine all ingredients and shake with ice. Pour unstrained into an ice-filled glass and garnish.

Passion Fruit SyrupCombine 1 part passion fruit purée, 1 part elderflower liqueur, 1 part fresh orange juice, and 3 parts simple syrup (1:1 ) in a jar, cover and shake to combine. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Jalapeño ShrubCombine 1 whole diced jalapeño and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a glass container and refrigerate for 2 days. Add 1/2 cup of rice vinegar, shake and let steep for 24 hours. Strain, and refrigerate for up to 1 month.

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