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Mezcal Negroni

A smoky Mexican twist on the Italian classic with mezcal replacing gin.

mezcalEasy~26% ABV

MethodStirGlassRocks GlassIcelarge cubeGarnishorange peel

⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites

Recipe

Serves1

Ingredients

1 ozmezcal(espadin preferred)
1 ozcampari
1 ozsweet vermouth
orange peelgarnish

Tools

mixing glassbarspoonjiggerstrainer

Instructions

1Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
2Stir for 20-30 seconds until well chilled.
3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
4Express an orange peel over the drink and drop it in.

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History & Origin

A modern variation that emerged during the mezcal boom of the 2010s. The smoky spirit adds new dimensions to the bitter Italian aperitivo template.

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