Solar Eclipse Smoke

Description: Inspired by the mesmerizing moment when sunlight meets shadow, Solar Eclipse Smoke is a cocktail where vibrant citrus and lush sweetness collide with an unexpected smoky, creamy depth. Silky coffee and chocolate notes swirl beneath the creamy texture, finishing with the subtle warmth of roasted nuts. Each sip offers layers of complexity: a bright, inviting opening dissolving into lingering decadence. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz mezcal (for smoke) - 0.5 oz hazelnut liqueur - 1 oz blood orange juice - 0.5 oz lemon juice - 0.5 oz orgeat (almond syrup) - 0.5 oz crème de cacao (dark) - 1 oz cold brew coffee - 0.5 oz heavy cream - Garnish: orange zest, lightly torched hazelnut dust, and a few coffee beans Glass: Serve in a chilled coupe glass. Instructions: 1. Add all ingredients except heavy cream to a shaker filled with ice. 2. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds. 3. Strain into the chilled coupe glass. 4. Gently float the heavy cream on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon. 5. Garnish with twisted orange zest, a dusting of lightly torched ground hazelnuts, and a few coffee beans on the cream for aroma. This cocktail plays with opposites: lively fruits and creamy depths, smoke and sweetness, for a truly unique experience.