Mezcal Strawberry Smash Food

FLORAL STRAWBERRY MEZCAL SMASH

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients together. Mix well and pour into a glass over ice.

MANGO MEZCAL BREEZE

Steps:

• Combine the mango pulp, agave syrup and three-quarters of the orange zest in a small saucepan. Using tongs, lightly char each bay leaf directly over the flame of a gas burner on high heat, 3 to 4 seconds. Add 2 of the toasted bay leaves to the mango mixture and bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and let cool completely.
• Pour the mango mixture into a small pitcher, discarding the soaked bay leaves. Stir in the mezcal and orange and lemon juices. Add ice and stir until well chilled, at least 15 seconds.
• Combine the salt and remaining orange zest on a plate. Dip the rims of 4 glasses in water, then dip in the orange salt to coat.
• Pour 2 tablespoons grenadine into each prepared glass. Fill the glasses with ice, then pour in the cocktail. Top with seltzer and garnish with the remaining toasted bay leaves.

MEZCAL STRAWBERRY SMASH

Steps:

• Divide the strawberries and basil between 2 large rocks glasses. Season with a pinch of salt. Using a cocktail muddler, macerate the strawberries and basil together until the strawberries are smashed and the basil has broken up. Add 1 1/2 ounces mezcal and 1/2 teaspoon agave into each glass. Fill each glass with two ice cubes, then cover with club soda. Use a cocktail stirrer to mix.

MEZCAL STALK

Steps:

• Spread some worm salt on a small plate. Moisten the rim of a short glass with water; dip in the worm salt. Fill with ice.
• Combine the mezcal, orange liqueur, pineapple juice, lemon juice and agave in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and double strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with the dried pineapple and pineapple leaf.

MEZCAL SUNRISE

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup mezcal and 3 cups orange juice in a pitcher; pour into 4 tall ice-filled glasses. Add a dash of grenadine to each glass and garnish with orange slices and maraschino cherries.

STRAWBERRY SMASH

Steps:

• Muddle the quartered strawberries with the Ginger Syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add the bourbon and lime juice, fill the shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with a splash of soda, garnish with a mint sprig and whole strawberry and serve.
• Combine the ginger juice and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator up 2 weeks.

GRILLED STRAWBERRY-LIME MEZCAL MARGARITA

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high.
• Place the limes cut-side down on the grill along with the skewered strawberries and cook until charred, 3 to 5 minutes. Allow the limes and strawberries to cool, then juice the limes, enough to get 2 ounces.
• Rim 2 margarita or rocks glasses with salt, if desired, by dipping the rim in lime juice, water or extra triple sec, then in the salt. Place the agave, mezcal, grilled lime juice, grilled strawberries and triple sec in a blender along with 1 cup ice. Blend for 30 seconds. Pour into rimmed glasses. Garnish with a strawberry or lime.