Nectarine Campfire
Sweet, juicy nectarines and smoky mezcal create a cocktail that tastes like its name—Nectarine Campfire.
Servings 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 1/4 fresh nectarine or peach, plus a slice for garnish
- 2 to 3 large basil leaves
- 2 ounces mezcal
- 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup (see Kitchen Notes)
Instructions
- Cut nectarine into large chunks and put into cocktail shaker. Tear basil leaves and add to shaker. Muddle vigorously—you really want to mash up the nectarine to maximize its flavor in the finished drink.
- Add mezcal, lime juice, simple syrup and ice to shaker. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. This will further impart the fruit flavor and really chill the drink. The vigorous muddling and shaking will also likely cause tiny flecks of basil to appear in your drink. That's a good thing—go with it.
- Pour into a sizable coupe glass and add ice, or into an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with nectarine slice and serve.
Kitchen Notes
Simple syrup is exactly that. Combine equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan (I generally do 1 cup each) and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and cool completely. Done. Simple syrup will keep for more than a week refrigerated in an airtight container.