Smoky Tides

Dive into a unique fusion of earth and ocean with the Smoky Tides, a cocktail that marries the brooding, smoky depth of mezcal with the sunlit sweetness of aged rum. Pineapple brings tropical flair, while a whisper of ginger adds warmth and complexity. Finished with a dash of saline solution, this drink invokes a coastal breeze and the intrigue of distant shores. Ingredients: - 1 oz mezcal - 1 oz aged rum - 3/4 oz fresh pineapple juice - 1/2 oz fresh lime juice - 1/2 oz ginger syrup - 2 dashes Angostura bitters - 2 drops saline solution (or a tiny pinch of sea salt) - Pineapple frond and candied ginger, for garnish Instructions: 1. Add mezcal, rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, ginger syrup, bitters, and saline solution into a shaker with ice. 2. Shake vigorously until well chilled. 3. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. 4. Garnish with a pineapple frond and a skewer of candied ginger. Serve in: Coupe glass