my name is Sanwar I’m a Dallas based Mixologist originally from India. I love to make Cocktails with unique and unusual ingredients.

Cocktail Inspiration

This cocktail is inspired by the ancient spice trade routes connecting East and West

Ingredients

• 20 Ml. Licor 43 Original
• 45 Ml. Saffron Infused Mezcal
• 10 Ml. Hot Honey Syrup (Monin)
• 4 Drops Cherry Bitters (Fee Brothers)
• 15 Ml. Cold Expresso (Monte Alban)

Method

Cocktail Preparation

• Saffron Infused Mezcal - I Used a bottle of mezcal and 50 Gm of saffron and kept for infusing for 72 hours.
• Saffron Foam - I used 200 Ml Heavy creme and 20 gm of saffron cook them then add on the mixer into a siphon gun with 2 egg whites charge with Co2 and its ready to use.
• Pour all the ingredients into a mixing glass expect saffron foam stir the mixer for 20 second.
• Pour the drink into a chilled copue glass.
• Pour the Saffron foam on top with the help of siphon gun.
• A pinch of saffron for garnish.

Coffee Preparation

• I used a cold shot of expresso and i used monte Alban coffee because they provide bold, smoky flavor with earthy undernotes, subtle dark chocolate hints, mild spices, and a full bodied texture.