Añejo Smash

A sort of margarita - mojito hybrid, this tasty cocktail is a splendid use of aged tequila.

Ingredients:

• ½ oz Classic Gum Syrup
• 1½ oz añejo tequila
• ½ oz orange liqueur 
• ¾ oz lemon juice
• 6-8 fresh mint leaves

Instructions:

• Muddle mint and syrup in a cocktail shaker
• Add remaining ingredients with ice and shake hard for 10 seconds
• Strain into a chilled rocks glass
• Garnish with a fresh mint sprig

Photo:

• Juliet Beletic