THE MEZCAL SUNSET
The Tequila Sunrise cocktail gets an upgrade by swapping smoky mezcal for tequila and a sweet, tart DIY pomegranate syrup for store-bought grenadine.
Provided by Matt Duckor
Categories House Cocktail Cocktail Mezcal Pomegranate Juice Orange Juice Sparkling Wine
Yield Makes 1 cocktail
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Make the Pomegranate Syrup:
- Cook pomegranate juice and sugar in a small pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to a heatproof container, and chill until cool, about 30 minutes.
- Make the cocktail:
- Pour mezcal, sparkling wine, and orange juice into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with 1 Tbsp. Pomegranate Syrup.
- Do Ahead
- Pomegranate Syrup can be made 7 days ahead; chill in an airtight container.
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Kiran Jutt
[email protected]This is one of my favorite cocktails! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends. I love the smoky flavor of the mezcal and the sweetness of the honey syrup. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
Victory Victor Uchendu
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cocktail turned out way too sour. I think I might have added too much grapefruit juice. I'll try making it again with less grapefruit juice and see how it turns out.
Tyler May
[email protected]This cocktail is easy to make and it's so refreshing! I love the combination of mezcal and grapefruit juice. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.
Md Reja mia
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of the mezcal in this cocktail. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I also like the addition of the orange liqueur, which adds a nice citrusy note. Overall, this is a great cocktail that I would definitely recommend.
Krabben Junge
[email protected]This cocktail is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less honey syrup or more grapefruit juice. Otherwise, it's a well-made cocktail and I can see why it's so popular.
Abidat ISSAM
[email protected]I made this cocktail for my husband and he loved it! He said it was the best mezcal cocktail he's ever had. I think the key is to use good quality ingredients. I used a top-shelf mezcal and fresh grapefruit juice. I also garnished it with a lime wedg
Raza Mughal631 (‫ریشے‬‎)
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cocktail turned out great! It was the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and smoky. I will definitely be making this again.
Inshan Alemagar
[email protected]This cocktail is too strong for my taste. I found the mezcal to be overpowering, even with the addition of the grapefruit juice and orange liqueur. I think I would have preferred it with less mezcal or more of the other ingredients.
Danah reda
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mezcal, but I was pleasantly surprised by this cocktail. The grapefruit juice and orange liqueur really help to balance out the smokiness of the mezcal. I also liked the addition of the honey syrup, which added a touch of sweetne
mahlodi stella thobane
[email protected]This cocktail is delicious! I made it for my friends last weekend and they all loved it. The mezcal gives it a nice smoky flavor, and the grapefruit juice and orange liqueur add a refreshing citrusy taste. I highly recommend this recipe.
Danica Terblanche
[email protected]I love the combination of mezcal and grapefruit in this cocktail. It's smoky and tart, with a hint of sweetness from the honey syrup. I also appreciate that the recipe is easy to follow and doesn't require any special ingredients. This is a great coc
Anelisa Kittson
[email protected]This mezcal sunset cocktail is a delightful blend of sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors. The mezcal and grapefruit juice add a nice kick, while the orange liqueur and honey syrup provide a smooth and mellow balance. I garnished mine with a lime wedge an