Smoky Strawberry Ginger Mezcal Sour

This mezcal sour cocktail is a tantalizing blend of smoky mezcal, zesty lime, and sweet strawberry preserves, with a fiery kick from fresh ginger. The addition of a velvety egg white foam brings a luxurious texture to this refreshing and well-balanced summer drink.

Smoky Strawberry Ginger Mezcal Sour

A smoky, spicy, and fruity mezcal sour cocktail with fresh lime, strawberry preserves, and a silky egg white foam.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1" piece of ginger, sliced
  • 2 oz mezcal
  • 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 rounded tbsp strawberry preserves
  • 1 egg white
  • crushed freeze dried strawberries, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Muddle the ginger, mezcal, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker, then remove the ginger slices.
  2. Add strawberry preserves and egg white.
  3. Use an immersion blender to blend until light and foamy (about 20-30 seconds), or shake vigorously with a lid on for 45 seconds.
  4. Add ice and shake for an additional 30 seconds.
  5. Strain into a coupe or small cocktail glass.
  6. Sprinkle the surface with crushed freeze-dried strawberry powder and serve.