A refreshing yet punchy Mexican beer and mezcal aperitivo.

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Serves 1
40ml good mezcal – we use Zacal Manso Sahuayo
10ml fresh lime juice
10ml elderflower cordial
Lemonade, to taste
Mexican lager, to taste – we use Corona, though you could go heavier with Modelo
1 lime wheel, to garnish
1 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.

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