Garden Smoke

Description: Garden Smoke is a complex cocktail that brings the fiery character of mezcal together with fresh, vibrant vegetable notes. It's an ode to the garden, a smoky retreat that balances earthiness with a hint of savory herbal depth, making it perfect for those who appreciate a green twist in their cocktails. Ingredients: - 2 oz mezcal - 1 oz fresh cucumber juice - 0.5 oz fresh lime juice - 0.5 oz celery simple syrup (recipe below) - 0.25 oz green Chartreuse - 2 dashes of celery bitters - Cucumber ribbon and celery leaf for garnish Celery Simple Syrup: - 1 cup sugar - 1 cup water - 1 cup chopped celery Instructions for Celery Simple Syrup: 1. Combine sugar, water, and chopped celery in a saucepan. 2. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. 3. Once dissolved, remove from heat and let it steep for 30 minutes. 4. Strain out the celery, and let the syrup cool before use. Instructions for Cocktail: 1. In a shaker, combine mezcal, cucumber juice, lime juice, celery simple syrup, green Chartreuse, and celery bitters. 2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. 3. Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube. 4. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and a small celery leaf. Glassware: Rocks glass With each sip of the Garden Smoke, you'll be transported to an aromatic landscape where smoky mezcal meets the fresh, crisp notes of cucumbers and celery, punctuated by a subtle herbal undertone from the green Chartreuse.