Spicy Strawberry Mezcal Sour

A sour that's spicy from the strawberry jam and smoky from the mezcal. It's a hot combination, the perfect spring cocktail.

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Makes 1

1” piece ginger, sliced into coins
2 oz. Gem + Bolt Mezcal
3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
1 rounded tbsp. Strawberry Chipotle + Fig Jam
1 egg white
Garnish: crushed freeze dried strawberries

1. Muddle ginger, mezcal and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Use a fork to fish out and discard ginger slices.

2. Add strawberry jam and egg white. Place an immersion blender in the open cocktail shaker and blend for 20-30 seconds, or until light and foamy. Alternatively, put the lid on the shaker and vigorously shake for 45 seconds.

3. Add ice and shake for 30 more seconds. Strain into a coupe or small cocktail glass.

4. Sprinkle the surface with freeze dried strawberry powder and serve.