Spooky Smoky Witches Brew Halloween Cocktail
A sophisticated, smoky, and tart Halloween cocktail made with mezcal, lime juice, and maple syrup. It comes together in under five minutes and offers a spooky, autumnal flavor profile without the fuss of complex bartending.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Mezcal (preferably Joven)
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Pure maple syrup
- Smoked salt (for rimming)
- Ice (large cubes preferred)
- Garnish: Dehydrated lime wheel or sprig of rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip it into smoked salt to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine mezcal, fresh lime juice, and maple syrup without ice.
- Add ice cubes to the shaker, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until cold.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel or rosemary sprig and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor. If the drink is too strong, add a splash of club soda. If too sour, add more maple syrup. Mezcal varies in smokiness, so adjust syrup to taste. For a non-alcoholic version, swap mezcal for a non-alcoholic smoky spirit or cold-brew coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 150
- Carbohydrates: 11
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