Blackberry Sage Mezcal Smash

This unique cocktail, the Blackberry Sage Mezcal Smash, is a dark and moody concoction perfect for spooky season. It combines smoky mezcal with sweet blackberries, tart pomegranate juice, and earthy sage, creating a complex and intriguing flavor profile. The vibrant purple hue and the subtle hint of fresh sage make this cocktail a visually stunning and deliciously intriguing choice for any occasion.

Blackberry Sage Mezcal Smash

A dark and moody cocktail made with smoky mezcal, sweet blackberries, tart pomegranate juice, and earthy sage, perfect for spooky season.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 8-10 fresh blackberries
  • 2-3 fresh sage leaves, torn
  • 1 ounce agave nectar
  • 1 ounce lime juice
  • 1 ounce pomegranate juice
  • 2 ounces mezcal
  • Ice
  • For garnish: raw sugar, fresh sage sprig

Instructions

  1. Rim the glass with raw sugar and fill 3/4 with ice.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, muddle blackberries, torn sage leaves, agave nectar, and lime juice until blackberries are smashed.
  3. Add ice and mezcal to the cocktail shaker and shake until very cold.
  4. Strain the mixture into the glass and garnish with a fresh sage sprig before serving.