Mesa Alta refers to the towering plateaus of the high desert. A little heat from Ancho Reyes Verde coupled with the lean, citrusy profile of Mommenpop Seville Orange Aperitif makes for a novel take on what can charitably be called a margarita.
But, why be concerned with labels? The sky's the limit, just like your creativity.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Mommenpop Seville Orange Aperitif
- ¾ oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz El Meastro Sierra Oloroso
- ½ oz simple syrup
- ½ oz tequila joven
- ¼ oz Ancho Reyes Verde Liqueur
- 1 dash Artemisia Æstas Sumac Bitters
- Lime wedge
Preparation
- Combine the Mommenpop, lime juice, simple syrup, Ancho Reyes, and sumac bitters in a cocktail shaker over ice and stir to combine.
- Coat the rim of a rocks glass with salt and fill with ice. Strain the shaker into the glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
