Christopher Birnie-Visscheris is sommelier at DB Bistro Moderne Miami, shares his favorite drink of the moment.
I’m been drinking our Fuego Tropical. The base spirit for this cocktail is Sombra Mezcal, which provides this surreal smokiness, similar to a Islay Single Malt Scotch that you wouldn’t get from tequila.
We combine this with the sweet flavors of passionfruit puree and the spiciness of the habanero shrub. The result is a beautifully balanced cocktail for all times of enjoyment.
Fuego Tropical
1½ oz. Sombra mezcal
1 oz. Passionfruit puree
½ oz. Simple syrup
1 oz. Fresh lime juice
2 dashes Bittermans Hellfire Habanero shrub
Combine lime juice, simple syrup, passion fruit and mezcal into a mixing glass. Drop 2 (or more if preferred) dashes of the habanero shrub into the cocktail glass. Shake vigorously and strain into the glass. Garnish with a Thai chili.
