Smoky Mezcal and Watermelon Juice Are an Underrated Duo
Blanco tequila and juicy muddled watermelon form the backbone of the Tequila Mockingbird, a refreshing cocktail that gets a pleasing zing from jalapeño.
At Flores in San Francisco, bartender Ramon Alvarez ups the drink’s intensity by putting smoky mezcal front and center. His Tequila Mockingbird riff, called Sandia Madre Mia, achieves the ideal “balance of sweet, smoky and citrusy notes,” says Alvarez. “It’s one of those drinks that hits especially nice on a warm day or when you’re with friends at the bar.”
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It’s worth splurging on an excellent mezcal, since the agave spirit gives the drink its personality. Pamplemousse liqueur adds a subtly bitter burst of citrus.
Sandia Madre Mia
Recipe courtesy of Flores bartender Ramon Alvarez
Ingredients
½ ounce mezcal
½ ounce pamplemousse liqueur
1 ounce lime
2 ounces watermelon juice
½ ounce agave
5 mint leaves
Splash of soda water
Directions
Step 1
Gently muddle mint leaves in a Collins glass.
Step 2
Build cocktail (pouring into glass and stir).
Step 3
Top with crushed ice.
Step 4
Finish with a garnish of fresh mint and watermelon.
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