Desert Herb

A smoky, herbal, and slightly spicy cocktail that blends the boldness of the Southwest with the mystique of Chartreuse.

Ingredients: 

• 1 oz Mezcal (for a smoky Southwestern base)

• 0.75 oz Green Chartreuse (herbal complexity)

• 0.5 oz Lime juice (zesty brightness)

• 0.5 oz Agave nectar (sweet balance)

• 1 slice jalapeño (for a gentle kick)

• Optional: 1 dash orange bitters

Instructions:

1. Muddle the jalapeño slice in a shaker (remove seeds for less heat).

2. Add the mezcal, Chartreuse, lime juice, agave, and bitters.

3. Fill with ice and shake well.

4. Strain into a chilled coupe glass or over ice in a rocks glass.

5. Garnish with a lime wheel and a jalapeño ring or a sprig of cilantro.