Not a Tequila Sunrise

I wanted to have a Tequila Sunrise for my fall event. But I wondered if subbing in Mezcal for the tequila might work well. And guess what? it does.

One of the reasons it is great for mixing is that it’s an all-weather spirit. Although it pours clear into your glass, making it appealing in the warmer months, it also has a hearty (even meaty) quality, making it perfect for a cooler evening.

Sierra Madre Sunrise (Mezcal)

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce mezcal
• 3/4 ounce Aperol
• 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed juice from 1/2 lemon
• 2 to 3 dashes of Angostura bitters
• 3 ounces club soda
• Lemon peel, for garnish

Directions:

1. Fill cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add mezcal, Aperol, lemon juice, and bitters.
3. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds.
4. Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice.
5. Add club soda to glass and strain cocktail on top.
6. Garnish with lemon peel.

Want more tequila recipes? Check out Our Master Guide To Tequila Tailgating Cocktails.