Smoky Cuban Breeze

This Cuban-inspired cocktail, the Smoky Cuban Breeze, is a perfect balance of smoky mezcal and sweet rum, enhanced with Campari, Cherry Heering, and a warming cinnamon syrup. The flavors intertwine to create a unified spirit with a touch of warmth and sweetness, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.

Smoky Cuban Breeze

A perfect balance of smoky mezcal, sweet rum, and warming cinnamon syrup, the Smoky Cuban Breeze is a Cuban-inspired cocktail that offers a unified spirit with a touch of warmth and sweetness.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 sticks cinnamon
  • 1 oz. mezcal (preferably Del Maguey Vida)
  • 1 oz. rum (preferably Hamilton Demerara)
  • 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz. Campari
  • 1/4 oz. Cherry Heering
  • 1/4 oz. Benedictine
  • 1 sprig mint, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar with the cinnamon sticks and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let the syrup stand for 15 minutes.
  4. Pour the syrup through a fine sieve and then transfer it into a container.
  5. Refrigerate the syrup for up to 2 weeks.
  6. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 3/4 oz. of the cinnamon syrup with the mezcal, rum, lime juice, Campari, Cherry Heering, and Benedictine.
  7. Shake vigorously, then strain into a wine goblet filled with crushed ice.
  8. Garnish with a mint sprig.