Cocktail Name: Valley of the Son

Name: Efren Cimental

Recipe:

• 1 part Jägermeister 
• 1 part Mezcal
• ¾ part Lime juice
• ¼ part Lemon juice
• ½ part Prickly pear syrup* (See recipe in Tips & Tricks)
• ¼ part Rich agave
• ¾ part Cream
• 1 Egg white
• 1 dash of Orange blossom water 
• 1 dash Blue clover singed orange bitters

Glass: Collins

Garnish: No garnish needed.

Method: Start by chilling Collins glass in the freezer. Build ingredients in the tin. Dry shake with two ice cubes and spring from the strainer for roughly 6-8 minutes vigorously. Quick wet shake for approximately 18-20 seconds. Strain into chilled Collins glass with approximately 1oz soda water until it hits the rim of the glass. Let it sit in the freezer, frequently tapping the bottom of the glass to help it settle. When the head is nice and settled, poke a hole in the middle and pour cold soda water to help the head rise out of the glass.

Cocktail Inspiration: I wanted to come up with a cocktail highlighting some of the things Phoenix offers. Prickly pear was an easy choice to try and showcase in this drink. The way it pairs with all the ingredients even had me trying to finish it before letting anybody else try it. The tartness, mellow sweetness, and texture give it characteristics of balance and a custard-like feel without overtaking anything in it. So, with that being said, I know it’ll do Jägermeister justice, and it stems from my love and pride for this beautiful city. Cheers!