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The Old Battle Axe Cocktail

By Courtesy of Zingermans Camp BaconPublished: Jun 20, 2017
Old Battle Axe Cocktail
Vineet Sawant
Yields:
1
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
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You'll love this drink's smoky secret ingredient.

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Ingredients

For the Simple Syrup

  • 2 Marconi Peppers
  • 1 part sugar
  • 1 part water
  • 3 bay leaves

For the Cocktail

  • 1 oz. Mezcal
  • 1 oz. pineapple rum
  • 3/4 oz. Pepper/Bayleaf simple syrup
  • 3/4 oz. lemon juice

For Garnish

  • 1/4 cup crumbled, extra-crispy bacon
  • 1 pineapple slice, for garnish

Directions

    1. Step 1Make the Pepper/Bay Leaf Simple Syrup: Char the skin off peppers using a grill or blowtorch, then let cool overnight in a closed container. The next day, wash off char and throw away stem, saving the seeds.
    2. Step 2In a large pot, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously until dissolved to create simple syrup. Set aside to cool, about 15 minutes.
    3. Step 3Place peppers and bay leaves in a large mason jar. Add simple syrup. Place in fridge to cool for 1 to 2 days, then strain out peppers and bay leaves.
    4. Step 4Make the cocktail: Pour Mezcal, pineapple rum, simple syrup and lemon juice into a shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a glass filled with ice and serve.
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