Recipe: The Last Mohican

The Last Mohican

Total time: 6 minutes

Servings: 1

Note: Adapted from Matthew Biancaniello, Library Bar at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

1/2 very ripe Hachiya persimmon

1/4 lime

5 mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for garnish

3/4 ounce agave syrup

2 ounces bourbon (Biancaniello uses Basil Hayden)

Pinch of ground Italian espresso (optional)

In a shaker with ice, muddle the persimmon, lime and mint leaves with the agave syrup. Add ice and the bourbon. Shake and strain over ice. Garnish with a mint sprig. Add an optional pinch of ground Italian espresso.

Each cocktail: 221 calories; 0 protein; 25 grams carbohydrates; 0 fiber; 0 fat; 0 cholesterol; 0 sugar; 1 mg. sodium.