Crème de menthe might seem like an odd pairing for pineapple and lime, but just a touch of it makes for out-of-this-world refreshment. Case in point: the Spaceface from Julia McKinley at Chicago’s now-closed Young American.
It’s a bright, crisp drink just perfect for a hot day. The pineapple is faint, but lovely, meeting the vegetal notes of tequila in a union of freshness. The star here is really the garnish; the drink should offer a noseful of fresh mint from the giant bouquet tucked into the glass.