A sharp mezcal sour in which two Italian liqueurs do the sweetening: Montenegro-style amaro for orange and gentle bitterness, Strega for saffron and mint.
Category: Popular
Glass: Coupe glass
ABV: 19%
Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
Mezcal37.5 ml (1.3 oz)
Fresh lemon juice30 ml (1 oz)
Amaro15 ml (0.5 oz)
Strega (Italian herbal liqueur)7.5 ml (0.3 oz)
How to Make It
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
Shake until well chilled.
Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
Express a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in.
Garnish
Lemon peel
The Story
Part of the modern wave of mezcal sours that pair the smoky spirit with Italian herbal liqueurs instead of plain sugar.
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