Twilight Tempest

The Twilight Tempest is a delicious concoction that marries the richness of dark spiced rum with the unique smokiness of elote mezcal and the intriguing complexity of blood orange Earl Grey tea. This cocktail, sweetened with organic blue agave syrup and balanced with lemon juice, invites you on a seductive journey through sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors. An undercurrent of chocolate bitters adds depth, while a splash of Suze liqueur introduces a pleasantly bitter undertone, creating a modern, sophisticated drink that entices and surprises with every sip. - 1.5 oz Dark Spiced Rum - 0.5 oz Elote Mezcal - 2 oz Blood orange Earl Grey tea (cooled) - 0.5 oz Organic blue agave syrup - 0.25 oz Lemon juice - 0.5 oz Suze liqueur - 2 dashes Chocolate bitters Glass: Coupe Glass Instructions: 1. Begin by brewing a strong blood orange Earl Grey tea and allow it to cool. 2. In a shaker, combine the dark spiced rum, elote mezcal, cooled blood orange Earl Grey tea, organic blue agave syrup, lemon juice, Suze liqueur, and chocolate bitters. 3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled. 4. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. 5. Garnish with a twist of blood orange peel, gently expressing the oils over the drink before placing it in the glass. The Twilight Tempest offers a complex interplay of flavors, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a modern, innovative cocktail experience.