El Fuego Dentro

BY MONICA BERG — OSLO, NORWAY

• 1-1⁄2 ounces Del Maguey Vida Single Village Mezcal 
• 1⁄2 ounce Linie Aquavit 
• 1⁄2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1⁄2 ounce red bell pepper syrup (recipe below)
• Cilantro leaves, for garnish

Combine all the ingredients, except the garnish, in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until well chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with the cilantro.

RED BELL PEPPER SYRUP

Combine 1 part cold-pressed red bell pepper juice and 1 part sugar and mix until the sugar is dissolved. Use immediately.