Sangarita's for Breakfast

Sangria's may be a widely accepted brunch cocktail, but this morning on Breakfast Television, we were mixing up something a little stronger. Sangarita is a classic Mexican drink, and the version Lindsay was shaking up on TV today was created by Vancouver's very own Jay Jones, bartender extraordinaire. Jay has been very busy putting together the Pourhouse in Gastown, as many await for its yet-to-be-announced Grand Opening, but he was still able to put together the recipe for us on such short notice before Lindsay's television debut.

"Sangarita de Berrio"

2 oz Jaral de Berrio Mezcal
1 1/2 oz Tomato Juice (canned is fine)
1 oz Fresh-squeezed Orange Juice
1/2 oz Fresh-squeezed Lime Juice
2 dashes Tabasco
4 dashes Lea & Perrins

-Combine all ingredients with lots of ice, and pour back-and-forth repeatedly between the 2 halves of a Boston shaker - do NOT shake
-Strain the liquid into a large rocks glass (approx 10 oz capacity)
-Add ice cubes after to fill (No garnish, no straw - otherwise you don't experience the texture)
-Present with a small porcelain ramekin (or other tiny vessel) with a small portion of Maldon large flake Sea Salt in it
Take the salt in your fingertips and drop it in your mouth - then take a good sip of the cocktail. The salt livens the palate for the flavours to come.