Thanks to the Aperol this cocktail gets a very appealing orange/pink color. The taste however is more dominated by the smoky mezcal, a spirit that we love, so this is definitely our type of cocktail.
Tag: mezcal
Smoky Dreams
A fresh and slightly unusual cocktail. Perfect to sip outdoors.
King Medicine
A cocktail with a chili kick! And an interesting flavour combination of pineapple and rosemary.
Night Porter
This could very well be one of the most beautiful cocktails we have ever shaken.
The Brave
This cocktail is not supposed to be chilled but enjoyed at room temperature. We have to admit we stirred it with ice though…
Miniature Mezcal Margarita
Cocktails should be fun. Cocktails should be simple. Cocktails should be social. These are the forewords in innovative cocktail book Shake: A New Perspective on Cocktails by Eric Prum and Josh Williams. And we couldn’t agree more. Cocktails can contain posh spirits, exclusive decorations and other hard to get stuff. The most important ingredient however is… Continue reading Miniature Mezcal Margarita
Mezcal Paloma
We discovered mezcal this year and it’s one of our favorite spirits (even competing with gin). A late fall afternoon we wanted to make a cocktail containing mezcal and some fresh organic grapefruit we had in the fridge. So, the perfect opportunity to do a Mezcal Paloma! Whats in it? 1 oz mezcal 1… Continue reading Mezcal Paloma
Division Bell Cocktail
The recipe for the Division Bell is by Phil Ward and is found in Roberto Simonson’s book A Proper Drink. This is a good mezcal initiation drink as the smokiness from the mezcal is very well balanced by sweetness from maraschino liqueur and fruitiness and bitterness from aperol. The generous addition of fresh lime juice further mellows… Continue reading Division Bell Cocktail
Disco Ball
Sure, both the green and the yellow chartreuse have funky colors. And when mixed with smokey mezcal, the name of this drink is obvious; a Disco Ball it is! This is an easy cocktail to stir. Made with equal parts of only three ingredients it’s even possible to memorize how to make this one by heart. The… Continue reading Disco Ball
Le Saboteur – iconic cocktail from Bastard
So, our visit to Bastard in Malmö made us wanna recreate their amazing Le Saboteur cocktail at home. We didn’t dare to ask for proportions, but according the cocktail menu the drink is made with mezcal, sweet vermouth, green chartreuse and bitters. We decided to try equal parts of the spirits, and picked regans’ orange as our… Continue reading Le Saboteur – iconic cocktail from Bastard