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Themed Cocktail

Red Pill / Blue Pill

Inspired by The Matrix

Ingredients

  • 1 oz mezcal
  • 1 oz hibiscus-infused tequila
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz agave syrup
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters
  • 1 tsp activated charcoal syrup

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare two separate mini shot glasses — one with hibiscus tequila and one with activated charcoal syrup.
  2. 2Combine mezcal, lime juice, agave syrup, and bitters in a shaker with ice; shake 12 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. 4Float the hibiscus tequila on one side and the charcoal syrup on the other to create two visible layers.
  5. 5Garnish with a split-color dried lime wheel — half left natural, half dusted with red sanding sugar.

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Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive.