Mezcal Prickly Pear Martini

Servings: 1 | Time: 15 minutes

Mezcal Prickly Pear Martini: Mezcal is made from Agave plants like tequila, however Mezcal is smoked and therefore retains a smokey flavor in its flavor palette.

 

Directions

In ice-filled cocktail shaker, add water, mezcal, prickly pear syrup, and crushed red pepper. Cover; shake until well-chilled. Double strain into martini glass. Garnish with basil.

 

 

Ingredients

Ice cubes

2          fluid ounces water

1 1/2      fluid ounces mezcal

1          fluid ounce prickly pear (syrup

Pinch crushed red pepper

1          Sprig fresh basil