La Cura Cocktail Recipe
La Cura Cocktail! A mezcal Margarita meets the classic Penicillin cocktail - a fusion of two cocktail classics - with sweet, sour, salty and smoky notes.
How to Make the Best La Cura Cocktail
The La Cura Cocktail is a brilliant fusion of two beloved classics: the mezcal Margarita and the Penicillin cocktail. This sophisticated drink brings together the smoky complexity of mezcal, the warm depth of blended scotch, and the bright, spicy notes of fresh honey ginger syrup. The result is a cocktail that’s simultaneously sweet, sour, salty, and smoky—a true symphony of flavors.
What sets this cocktail apart is the homemade honey ginger syrup, which adds a warming spice that complements both the scotch and mezcal beautifully. The chili lime salt rim provides an extra layer of complexity, making each sip a multi-dimensional experience. Whether you’re a fan of smoky mezcal drinks or prefer the medicinal warmth of a classic Penicillin, this cocktail offers the best of both worlds.
Perfect for sipping on a cool evening or serving at your next cocktail party, La Cura is sure to impress. The name means “the cure” in Spanish, and after one taste, you’ll understand why this drink has earned such a fitting moniker.
La Cura Cocktail
La Cura Cocktail! A mezcal Margarita meets the classic Penicillin cocktail - a fusion of two cocktail classics - with sweet, sour, salty and smoky notes.
Ingredients
Honey Ginger Syrup
Salted Rim
Cocktail
Instructions
Honey Ginger Syrup
- Pour 1/4 cup honey into a glass measuring cup. Add 1/4 cup hot water, and whisk to blend.
- Peel a 1-inch thumb of fresh ginger, and place a fine-mesh strainer over the honey syrup.
- Grate the ginger into the strainer, then press the pulp with the back of a spoon until all the juice is extracted.
- Whisk the ginger juice into the honey syrup to combine. Makes enough syrup for about 5 drinks.
La Cura Cocktail
- Salt the rim by running the cut face of a lemon or lime around the lip of the glass, then invert onto a plate sprinkled with kosher salt and chili lime seasoning.
- Fill a cocktail shaker 2/3 full with ice. Add the blended scotch, 3/4 ounce of combined lemon and lime juice, and 3/4 ounce of honey-ginger syrup.
- Shake vigorously and pour into the salted glass.
- Float a small amount of mezcal on top for a smoky finish.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the honey with agave syrup.
- The honey ginger syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Adjust the ratio of lemon to lime juice based on your preference—more lime for tartness, more lemon for brightness.
