Cocktail of the week: As Above, So Below's cerveza cooler – recipe
Serves 140ml good mezcal – we use Zacal Manso Sahuayo10ml fresh lime juice
10ml elderflower cordial
Lemonade, to tasteMexican lager, to taste – we use Corona, though you could go heavier with Modelo1 lime wheel, to garnish1 cucumber slice, to garnish
Measure the mezcal, lime juice and cordial into a tall glass (or jug), then add ice and stir. Top with the lemonade and lager to taste, garnish with the lime wheel and cucumber slice and serve.
Joseph Hall, As Above, So Below, London N16
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