The Smoke and Mirrors is a wonderful play on a Daiquiri and it was created by Alex Day who was an early bartender at Death & Co. in New York. Day later went on to partner with David Kaplan (Death & Co.’s Founder) to create Proprietors LLC which is their Consulting arm.
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Antique Style Weighted Tin Set
Barfly Measuring Cup Jigger
Barfly Fine Strainer
Barfly Hawthorne Strainer
Atomizer Spray Bottle
Leopold Coupe
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Smoke and Mirrors
Ingredients
- 1 oz Islay Scotch
- 1 oz Scotch Whisky Blended Scotch
- .75 oz Lime Juice
- .75 oz Simple Syrup
- 4-5 Mint Leaves
- Top Absinthe Spray
Garnish
Instructions
- Add ingredients to tin
- Add ice and shake 8-10 Seconds
- Double Strain into chilled coupe
- Top with Absinthe Spray
- Garnish with Mint Leaf
