Fumata Bianca
Italian for "white smoke" — a refined mezcal cocktail with elderflower, lime, and sparkling wine that celebrates mezcal's smoky character with floral elegance. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Mezcal
- 0.8 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur
- 0.8 oz Fresh lime juice
- 2 oz Dry sparkling wine
- lime wheel (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Complement with light, delicate appetizers like fresh ceviche or burrata with elderflower honey to echo the cocktail's refined floral and citrus notes without overwhelming its elegance.
Instructions
1
Add mezcal, St-Germain, and lime juice to a shaker with ice
2
Shake for 10 seconds
3
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
4
Top with dry sparkling wine
5
Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim
Tips
The name references the papal tradition of white smoke signaling a new pope The sparkling wine lifts the smoky mezcal into something bright and celebratory Use a brut prosecco or cava for the topper