Smoke and Spice and All Things Nice

Tried to recreate a drink from the POV (W Hotel) himself enjoyed after viewing the national Christmas tree. The name completely escapes me but the smell of all-spice reminded me of baking the Christmas fruit cake so it felt very seasonal and perfect for the afternoon that it was.

I steeped 2 crushed cardamon pods in mescal for about 30 minutes (enough time to get some snacks together) and then strained it into cocktail shaker with ice, the lemon juice and the St. Elizabeth All-Spice liqueur. Shake and serve in chilled glasses - for garnish I had lemon slices and cloves. 

The result - smoky and spicy and warming. Loved it.

1.5 oz Mescal
.5 oz Lemon Juice
.5 St. Elizabeth All Spice
Cardamon pods
1 dash Scrappy's cardamon bitters

Division Bell

 

Can't remember where I found this or how long I've even had it sitting around ready to make (was missing an ingredient) but I know that I need to find more cocktails with mezcal. I've had a few recently and been on the look out for more.

 

1 oz Sombra mezcal

3/4 oz Aperol

1/2 oz Luxardo maraschino liqueur

3/4 oz fresh lime juice

Lime twist

Crushed ice.

 

Mix first four ingredients in shaker with ice and pour over crushed ice. Add the lime (or other citrus) twist.

 

All I know is it came from here and it is well worth buying the maraschino liqueur for.