Gridiron Gravy

Description: Capture the excitement of the NFL preseason with a robust cocktail that combines tailgate flavors in a drinkable form. The Gridiron Gravy layers hearty ingredients with a smoky and savory profile, perfect for sipping while cheering on your team. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz bourbon - 0.5 oz smoked paprika-infused mezcal - 1 oz grilled corn syrup (corn grilled, then blended and strained) - 0.75 oz freshly squeezed lime juice - 0.5 oz Worcestershire sauce - 2 dashes hot sauce - 2 dashes bitters - Pinch of salt - Pinch of black pepper - Garnish: skewered grilled sausage slices, pickled jalapeño, and a mini cornbread muffin cube Instructions: 1. Fill a shaker with ice and combine the bourbon, smoked paprika-infused mezcal, grilled corn syrup, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, bitters, salt, and black pepper. 2. Shake vigorously until well chilled, about 15 seconds. 3. Strain into an ice-filled old-fashioned glass. 4. Garnish with a skewer of grilled sausage slices, pickled jalapeño, and a mini cornbread muffin cube. Serve in an Old-Fashioned Glass.