Sunday, May 31, 2020

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“If you want peace, work for justice,” declared Pope Paul VI in 1972.

Now, in 2020, we have to work harder than ever.

Protest. March. Support. Boycott. Educate. Ally. Listen. Empathize. Advocate. VOTE.

I chose today’s cocktail not only because of its hopeful name, but because all the flavors in it get along so well: smoky, tart, bitter, sweet, and salty. Together, they make a wonderful drink.

This is my version of the Rising Sun cocktail.

In a shaker filled with ice, combine 1 1/2 ounces mezcal, 1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur (I used Luxardo), 3/4 ounces fresh grapefruit juice, 1/2 ounce lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Shake and strain into a coupe glass, and garnish with a cherry or a lime twist.