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Inspired by the movie Thunderheart.

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The Spirit Walker Cocktail

A smoky, earthy mezcal cocktail grounded in ancestral flavor, lifted by spice, and softened with a whisper of sweetness.
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Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces Mezcal (earthy and smoky—representing the Badlands
  • 3/4 ounce Lime Juice
  • 1/2 ounce Spiced Honey Syrup see below
  • 1/4 ounce Amaro Nonino Averna is easier to find
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 1 pinch Smoked salt optional but elevates earthiness

Instructions
 

  • Spiced honey syrup: Mix 1 part honey with 1 part hot water. Stir in a pinch of cinnamon and 1-2 cloves (or a dash of clove powder). Let steep 10 minutes, then strain. Keeps for 2 weeks in the fridge.
  • Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  • Shake well until chilled.
  • Strain into a rocks glass over a large cube.
  • Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel and a dusting of smoked salt around half the rim.

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