The Smokey Peach

By Katherine

It’s like an adult slurpee

Our regular readers often comment on the size of our liquor cabinet. It’s really not that big and it’s poorly lit, so we never humor them with a photo. Also, we have the main liquor cabinet, the dining room overflow and the bedroom closet backup. In an attempt to use up some liquor and liqueurs that we like, but don’t need to replenish, we’ve been using up some of our more unusual items. Cucumber liqueur, gone. Cherry brandy from the Finger Lakes, outta here. Mezcal, we’re working on it. If you haven’t had Mezcal, think of tequila with a lot of smoke. This drink may resemble a peach margarita, but it has a richer flavor and is less fruity. Blending a smokey flavored-liquor wasn’t something that occurred to me until inspiration hit on a dog walk. Inspiration usually hits on dog walks, workouts or in the bathroom, but I digress. Perhaps one of my neighbors was barbecuing some honey-glazed ribs. (Not when I was in the bathroom, when I was walking the dog.) Anyway, the honey really does pair well with the smokiness and you can’t go wrong with peaches frozen at their peak. I think Coltrane deserves another walk.

The Smokey Peach

• 1 1/2 cups frozen peaches
• 2 handfuls ice
• 1 ounce honey
• 1 ounce lemon juice
• 2 ounces triple sec
• 3/4 cup Mezcal

Puree all ingredients in a blender. Divide between two margarita glasses. Garnish with a lemon.