Jewel of Oaxaca Cocktail

Jewel of Oaxaca Cocktail

Total Time: 00h 10m
Hands-on Time: 00h 05m
Makes: 1 serving

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.

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Ingredients

Directions

For the Simple Syrup:
  1. 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. (Store unused portion in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.)
For the Drink:
  1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine bourbon, mezcal, jasmine honey syrup and orange juice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, then pour in an Old Fashioned glass.
  2. To garnish, light one end of the cinnamon stick on fire with a lighter, then extinguish into the glass and stir.