Little Wings
A beautifully balanced mezcal cocktail with notes of smoke, citrus, and soft floral sweetness. The Aperol adds gentle bitterness while cucumber and elderflower bring a fresh, elegant lift — light enough for summer but layered enough to sip year-round.
Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.
Ingredients
¾ oz mezcal
¾ oz elderflower liqueur
¾ oz Aperol
¾ oz lime juice
2 cucumber slices
Instructions
Place a coupe glass in the freezer to chill.
Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice.
Shake for 10–15 seconds, until well chilled.
Double strain into the chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with a cucumber ribbon.
Notes from the Bar
Balance
The interplay between mezcal and Aperol gives this drink its smoky-sweet harmony. The elderflower rounds out any sharpness with subtle floral depth.
Cucumber
Fresh cucumber adds a cooling note that balances the warmth of the mezcal. Muddle lightly for extra aroma.
Glassware
Serve in a coupe glass to highlight the cocktail’s amber hue and delicate presentation.
Garnish
A cucumber ribbon adds an elegant, minimalist finish.
Seasonal Tip
This cocktail works beautifully as a transition between summer and fall, refreshing but with smoky complexity.
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Make It a Date Nite
This cocktail is part of something bigger for us. It's a ritual we return to week after week.
Each week, we create a Date Nite designed around one drink, one thoughtful menu, and the feeling of slowing down together. The kind of night where the table is set with intention, the music hums softly in the background, and the evening unfolds without rushing.
For this Date Nite, we’ve paired a cocktail with a cozy, make-ahead-friendly menu, so you can enjoy the process without spending the whole night in the kitchen. We also include little touches we love like timing notes, a head start option, and a playlist to set the mood. Feel to pair the meal with any of our cocktails.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence. And turning an ordinary night at home into something that feels quietly special.
Each Date Nite includes a curated menu, cocktail pairing and a playlist, as well as another thoughtful extras like make-ahead tips, leftover ideas or table talk prompts to carry the night.
Kevin & Kate
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