Smoky Grasshopper Delight
This unique cocktail, the Smoky Grasshopper Delight, combines the complex flavors of mezcal, sweet vermouth, and Strega, with a surprising twist of a grasshopper salt rim. The mezcal provides a smoky and earthy base, complemented by the herbal sweetness of Strega and the rich sweetness of vermouth. The grasshopper salt rim adds an unexpected savory note, creating a truly unconventional and intriguing drinking experience.
Smoky Grasshopper Delight
A mezcal, sweet vermouth, and Strega cocktail with a grasshopper salt rim for a delightful and unconventional flavor experience.
Prep Time
3 mins
Total Time
3 mins
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces mezcal
- 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth
- 1/2 ounce Strega
- 1 dash grapefruit bitters
- Garnish: grasshopper salt (1/2 cup flaky sea salt and 2 teaspoons dehydrated grasshoppers)
Instructions
- In a mixing glass with ice, combine mezcal, sweet vermouth, Strega, and grapefruit bitters. Stir until well-chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a double Old Fashioned glass over a large ice cube.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of grasshopper salt.
- To make grasshopper salt: blend 1/2 cup flaky sea salt and 2 teaspoons dehydrated grasshoppers in a blender for 7 to 12 seconds. Store in an airtight container.