RECIPE
The smokiness of mezcal pairs incredibly well with cranberries, and it’s delicious with turkey. Subtle herb and spice seasonings give this depth, and the butter fried sage lends texture and a tinge more smokiness. The Vida mezcal also has a vegetal tone that brings this all together, making the final sauce the perfect combination of sweet, smoky, and savory.
2 cups fresh cranberries
½ cup raw or turbinado sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons orange zest
½ cup orange juice
½ cup Vida Organic Mezcal
2 cups water
1 teaspoon finely cracked white pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon smoked salt, Alderwood or Cherrywood
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
¼ teaspoon Aleppo pepper
8 sage leaves, butter-fried and crispy and roughly chopped
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
Consider blending a portion of this sauce to create a wonderful tangy smoky glaze for your turkey or chicken.
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