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Photos: Jen McDonald

The Goods /NATIVE | ISSUE 45 | MARCH 2016

March Cocktail of the Month: Buzzard God

This mezcal and Chartreuse cocktail is a perfect break from the winter’s boozy stirred drinks and is for fans of classics such as The Last Word and the ever popular mojito. Whole lime juice gives the drink a velvety mouth feel while keeping the acidity level low enough to enjoy a few

THE GOODS

  • 1 oz Mezcal Vida 3/4 oz mint syrup*
  • 1 oz whole lime juice**
  • 1/2 oz pineapple juice
  • 1/2 oz Green Chartreuse pinch of salt

Shake all ingredients and strain into a freshly iced Collins glass. Garnish with a mint sprig.

*Mint syrup 1 cup fresh mint 2 cups sugar 2 cups water Blend mint and water together and add sugar. Cook until sugar is dissolved and allow to cool. Strain.

**Whole lime juice: Cut lime into quarters and juice the whole fruit. Strain.

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