Midnight Mirage

This is a sultry and complex cocktail that combines smoky and sweet flavors with a hint of tartness. To make it, you'll need: - 1 oz mezcal - 1 oz blackberry liqueur - 1 oz fresh lime juice - 1/2 oz simple syrup - 2 dashes of Peychaud's bitters Start by filling a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the mezcal, blackberry liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until the shaker is frosty. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupé glass. Add two dashes of Peychaud's bitters on top. The bitters will give the drink a beautiful reddish hue and add a subtle complexity to the flavors. Garnish with a lime wheel or a skewered blackberry and enjoy the midnight mirage.