The First Offering
A soulful, grounding tribute to the agave spirit that balances deep smokiness with charred citrus and a sharp saline finish.
Reverse-engineered from El Altar de Agave · Mexico City
Ingredients
for 2 servings
- 120 mlespadín mezcal
- 1orange peel — large strips
- 0.25 tspsea salt
- 15 mlagave nectar
- 30 mlfiltered water
Equipment
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- ✓stovetop
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Method
- 1
Simmer the orange peel with water and agave nectar in a saucepan over medium-low heat to create a concentrated citrus syrup.
10 min · 5 min attentionDone when: liquid is slightly thickened and smells fragrant
→ orange syrup
- 2
Remove the orange peel from the syrup and let it cool.
5 min · 1 min attention - 3
Char the cooled orange peel over an open flame or gas burner until blackened in spots.
2 min · 1 min attention - 4
waits for: steps 1 and 3
Add the espadín mezcal, chilled orange syrup, and sea salt to a mixing glass.
1 min - 5
Stir the mixture vigorously with ice to chill and dilute properly.
2 min - 6
Strain into a glass over fresh ice and garnish with the charred orange peel.
1 min