A vibrant blood orange cocktail with smoky zero proof mezcal, sweet herbal notes, and a refreshing citrusy finish. A refreshing drink that’s perfect for the holiday season.
ingredients
- 2 oz freshly squeezed blood orange juice
- 1 oz zero proof (non-alcoholic) mezcal
- juice of ½ lime
- ½ oz rosemary mint syrup (see ingredients below)
- 2 oz sparkling water
- 2 oz ginger beer
rosemary mint syrup:
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 3 rosemary sprigs
- 3–4 mint leaves
directions
- For the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, water, rosemary, and mint. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 8–10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
- In a glass filled with ice, combine blood orange juice, zero proof mezcal, lime juice, and syrup.
- Top with sparkling water and ginger beer and garnish with a blood orange slice and rosemary sprig.
