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

A smoky Daiquiri variation

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Servings 1 Cocktail

Ingredients

 

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• 1 oz Islay Scotch
• 1 oz Scotch Whiskey Blended Scotch
• .75 oz Lime Juice
• .75 oz Simple Syrup
• 4-5 Mint Leaves
• Top Absinthe Spray

Garnish

• Mint Leaf

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

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