Smoky Esparragos
Ingredients
1.75 oz Asparagus Infused Mezcal
.75 oz Triple Sec
.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
.5 oz Agave Syrup (equal parts Agave Nectar and Water)
1 Tbsp Whole Black Peppercorns
Lemon Wheel (grilled; preferably)
Pour Mezcal, Triple Sec, Lime Juice and Agave Syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a double rocks glass filled with ice. For garnish, rim the glass with a smokey salt and garnish with a grilled Lemon Wheel. Squeeze the lemon into the drink and enjoy.
For The Infusion:
Slice the asparagus into 1” pieces and then cut again lengthways. Add asparagus, black peppercorns and mezcal to to a quart-sized jar; reserving the mezcal bottle. Seal and store in a cool spot for 48 hours. Strain the infusion back into the bottle and discard the solids.
