Medicine Man Recipe

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Smoke flavor is an amazing addition to a cocktail, and can be imparted in any number of ways. Some of the cool guy bartenders out there have taken to cold smoking their ice, while others infuse smoke directly into the cocktail using handheld smokers. The Medicine Man, a cocktail sold at San Francisco’s Bourbon & Branch, uses paprika for a gently spiced and smoky rum drink that you’ve got to try to believe.

Servings

servings

Ingredients

2 ounce white rum
¾ ounce lemon juice
½ ounce maple syrup
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
4 sage leaves, divided

Directions

In a shaker, combine rum, lemon juice, maple syrup, paprika, and three sage leaves. Shake vigorously until cold. Strain into a chilled coupe glass, and garnish with remaining sage leaf.