Name: The Old Battle Axe Cocktail
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 Marconi Peppers; 1 part sugar; 1 part water; 3 bay leaves; 1 oz. Mezcal; 1 oz. pineapple rum; 3/4 oz. Pepper/Bayleaf simple syrup; 3/4 oz. lemon juice; 1/4 c. crumbled, extra-crispy bacon; 1 pineapple slice, for garnish

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Old Battle Axe Cocktail

Ingredients

For the Simple Syrup

For the Cocktail

For Garnish

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