The Mezcal Passion really is an outstanding drink! It simply has an astonishing complexity of flavours that explode on the tongue: smoky Mezcal, hot & spicy ginger, fresh cucumber and the tangy sourness of the lime. All accompanied by nice sweetness and hot chili. I guess there’s a taste for everyone in this drink!

Because I found the recipe on the net I will publish the recipy in ounces (oz) – so good news for all of you based in the U.S.. If you do not own a jigger that works with ounces I can only recommend buying one or two. They are cheap and save you a lot of time converting units. Sometimes converting also distorts the final outcome so another reason for having jiggers both in ounces in centiliters.

Recipe:

1 ½ oz of smoky Mezcal
¾ oz fresh lime juice
¾ oz passion fruit puree (alternatively passion fruit juice)
3 Slices of cucumber
1 Barspoon of agave syrup (in Germany they are available in most health shops)
1 oz Ginger Beer

Dried chili flakes for garnish

Preparation:

Muddle the cucumber slices in the shaker and add all the ingredients except the ginger beer. Shake vigorously and add the ginger beer afterwards. Give it a quick stir (do not shake anymore!) and strain it into a chilled glass. Sprinkle some chili flakes on top of it!

Glass: Martini or Coupette

Garnish: a slice of cucumber and ground chili