Smoky Mediterranean Shish Kebabs Cocktail

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A smoky and herbaceous cocktail inspired by the spices and smokiness of Mediterranean shish kebabs, balanced with fresh lemon and a touch of honey. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup (1:1 honey to water) for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the top.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 oz honey syrup to the shaker.
  3. Step 3: Add a pinch of smoked paprika and the fresh thyme sprig.
  4. Step 4: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled and fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a rocks glass over a large clear ice cube.
  6. Step 6: Express the oils of a lemon peel over the glass, then rim it lightly and rest the peel on the surface as garnish along with a small thyme sprig.

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