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Cocktails

Montecito Smash

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Beverly High Rye
3/4 oz lime juice
3/4 oz agave
2 blackberries
Mint leaves
Sparkling water

STEPS

Combine lime juice, agave, blackberries, and mint. Muddle all ingredients in shaker. Add whiskey and shake. Double strain into a Collins glass with crushed ice. Top with sparkling water. Add dehydrated blackberry sugar rim with mint sprig and blackberry garnish.

About Gabriel

Originally from Miami, Gabriel Espineira has been curating craft cocktails in Los Angeles for the past six years. He currently leads the bar program at Mr. T Los Angeles, an exclusive new restaurant. As a Cuban American, Gabriel is passionate about pairing ingredients to senses, seasons, and sensibilities.