Jasmine Cocktail Recipe

This jewel of a cocktail has many facets of flavor caramel notes from the bourbon, burnt sugar sweetness of the mescal, honeyed-jasmine notes from the simple syrup and smoky spiciness of a flaming cinnamon stick garnish.

Ingredients

Jasmine Syrup:

• 2 cups honey
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup dries jasmine flowers
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest

Cocktail:

• 2 parts bourbon
• 2 parts mezcal
• 1 part fresh squeezed orange juice
• 1 Cinnamon Stick

Directions

For the Simple Syrup:

• In a saucepan over high heat, combine honey, water, jasmine flowers and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain into a jar and chill.

For the Drink:

• In a shaker filled with ice, combine bourbon, mezcal, jasmine honey syrup and orange juice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, then pour in a glass.
• To garnish with cinnamon stick stir and enjoy!