Mezcaletti

Prep Time 3 mins
Assembly Time 2 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Description

Author: Richard Boccato
Location: New York City, NY, USA
Year Created: 2015

The Mezcaletti is a modern cocktail that proves less is more, combining mezcal, Meletti Amaro, and orange bitters into a smooth, smoky recipe with remarkable depth and balance.

Base Spirit: Mezcal
Method: Stirred
Serving Size: 1

Ingredients
  • 1 fl oz Mezcal
  • 1 fl oz Amaro Meletti
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • 1 Lemon Twist
Method
  1. 1

    Add mezcal, amaro, and bitters to a mixing glass.

  2. 2

    Fill mixing glass with cubed ice.

  3. 3

    Using a bar spoon, stir for 30-45 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.

  4. 4

    Fill a lowball glass with fresh cubed ice.

  5. 5

    Using a julep strainer, strain into lowball glass.

  6. 6

    Garnish with lemon twist.

Find this recipe online: https://novelnightcaps.com/recipe/mezcaletti-cocktail/